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Place of Origin: Asian
Uzbek Handmade Suzani Fabric Cushion Cover in Cream and Light Blue
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Decorative cushion cover made of hand embroidery silk on linen background, flowers and vine motifs, linen backing with zipper, no insert.
Delicate and specialised washing advised.
Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid colors with bold, expressive floral and botanical designs, natural materials and superior craftsmanship. The fascinating fine silk embroideries from Uzbekistan are perfect examples of Suzanis.
Suzanis are embroidered with soft, glossy silk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
New Silk Hand Embroidery Suzani Textile Cushion Cover in Cream & Blue
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Decorative cushion cover made of hand embroidery silk on linen background, flowers and vine motifs, linen backing with zipper, no insert.
Delicate and specialised washing advised. M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
Central Asian Embroidered Textile, “Suzani”, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This textile is a “Suzani” from Central Asian nomadic peoples primarily from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Suzanis are embroidered textiles composed of mainly Cotton. They a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton
100% Silk Suzani Cushion Cover, Decorative Hand Embroidered Lace Pillow, 19"x21"
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Decorative suzani cushion cover made of hand embroidery silk on silk background, flowers and vine motifs, linen backing with zipper, no insert.
Delicate and specialised washing advi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Linen, Silk
Handmade Carpet Kilim Rug Striped Antique Rug Azerbaijan Jajim Textile
Located in Wembley, GB
Orange, red and black make up the simple geometric striped rug design in this Jajim, woven by hand in Azerbaijan. The traditional stripe design and the simple color palette make it s...
Category
Early 1900s Country Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
19th Century Antique Chinese Framed Groups of Textile Embroidery Pieces
Located in Pomona, CA
A group of three antique Chinese textiles embroidery arranged and professionally matted and framed. The museum quality display includes two Identical pieces symmetrically on the top ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Textile, Silk
Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Red, Navy, Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before World War I. They have become extremely rare and are highly valued for their artistry and colors...
Category
19th Century Sarouk Farahan Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
Bright Bohemian Turkish Red Vest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Turkish brightly colored design of geometric patterns against a red ground. Turkish folk costume.
The designs on the open jacket are hand embroidered.
Measures: 29 in, height
18 in. ...
Category
20th Century Moorish Asian Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Indian Sari Turquoise with Rich Floral Drawing, for Curtain Also
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage wonderful turquoise Sari, with a rich floral design: new idea for unusual curtains or an EVENING DRESS !
It has been worn, but washed. May be still spots. The tissue may be s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Agra Asian Textiles
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage Handcrafted and Quilted Textile from India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand embroidered and quilted textile from India.
Backed with black linen.
Fanciful Asian folk designs this distinctive quilt work is a true sen...
Category
20th Century Anglo Raj Asian Textiles
Materials
Silk
Small Ornamental Strip
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Small ornamental strip used by nomadic women of eastern Balucestan, perhaps as a belt: it's really nice.
ref. nr. 1039
Category
Early 20th Century Country Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
Mohair Modernist Black Ivory Brown Color Turkish Contemporary Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century one of a kind Turkish Sirt rug woven with mohair wool.
Measures: 4'3" x 6'4"
These pieces are inspired by traditional tribal weaving's but they are used mos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Textiles
Materials
Mohair, Wool
Kashmir Shawl Antique Indian Paisley And Arabesque Motifs Textile, 1800-1820
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique Indian cashmere shawl woven during the beginning of the 19th century circa 1800 -1820’s and measures 315 x 144CM in size. The design of this piece is created with ...
Category
Late 18th Century Other Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Framed Chinese Embroidered and Appliqued Silk Collar Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silk collar from China dated to late Qing Dynasty circa 19th century. Known as Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder or Cloud Collar), this multi-lobed textile piece was a detachable collar worn around the shoulders as part of the traditional Chinese garment accessory. With its origin dated back to the Han Dynasty and being used until the end of Qing Dynasty, the form evolves with time, but much of the ornamentation and fundamental symbolism remains the same.
This striking example features a two-tiered design with eight lobes on each circle, all of which are variations of the shape of auspicious "ruyi", which represents the head of Lingzhi mushroom, a symbol of longevity. The inner lobes were made with appliqued patchwork of colorful silk. The outer lobes feature elaborate embroidery of assortment of colorful flowers, scrolling ribbons and butterfly, using mostly long and short satin stitches. The borders and outlines of the designs were lineated with metallic threads buddled in chain stitches. Small black pearls were used to link the piece together and most of them still remain.
In Qing Dynasty, the silk collar with high quality was worn by noble or aristocratic women. The red color and the lotus boy symbol indicate that it was most likely part of the fashion accouterment worn during wedding ceremony.
The collar is beautifully float mounted within a double conforming mat in a giltwood frame and wood backing. A stunningly presented period piece with story to tell.
Reference: For a collection of Chinese embroidered collars...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Silk
Antique Rugs Handmade Jajim Tapestry Rug Striped Red Carpet Textile
Located in Wembley, GB
Orange, red, brown and cream make up the elegant striped rug, a geometric pattern woven in this elegant Jajim. Woven by hand with intricacy this textile is sure to make the perfect a...
Category
Early 19th Century Country Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Hand-Knotted Rug from Turkey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hand-knotted rug from Eastern Turkey,
circa 1940.
Size: 3 ft 9 in x 6 ft 5 in.
Traditional Turkish design and hearth colors in pink, rust, grey and beige.
Flat pile rug w...
Category
Early 20th Century Bohemian Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
17"x17" Hand Made Uzbek Silk Embroidered Suzani Cushion Cover in Cream & Blue
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
Gold Brocade Gentleman Indian Wedding or Party Maharaja Sultan Tuxedo Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A luxurious couture embroidered silk brocade wedding or party Maharaja, Sultan, gentlemen tuxedo coat.
Handcrafted and embroidered with colored stones and sequins and patch border wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish Asian Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Braid
Sirt Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century one of a kind Turkish Sirt rug woven with mohair wool. These pieces are inspired by traditional tribal weaving's but they are used mostly for decorative purposes a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Textiles
Materials
Mohair, Wool
Zabihi Collectio nSirt Vintage Turkish Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century one of a kind Turkish Sirt rug woven with mohair wool. These pieces are inspired by traditional tribal weaving's but they are used mostly for decorative purposes a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Textiles
Materials
Mohair, Wool
19"x19" Silk Hand Embroidered Red Cushion Cover, Floral Design Throw Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
19"x19" Embroidered Silk Cushion Cover. Maroon, Blue & Cream Lace Pillow Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani,"in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
19"x19" Traditional Silk Hand Embroidery Lace Pillow. Red & Yellow Cushion Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
19"x19" Multicolor Silk Hand Embroidery Lace Pillow, Uzbek Suzani Cushion Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
18"x18" Contemporary Silk Embroidered Suzani Cushion Cover in Ivory & Light Blue
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
19"x19" Handmade Cushion Cover in Blue and Cream, Silk Embroidery Throw Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
19"x19" Handmade Square Cushion Cover, Silk Embroidery Suzani Pillowcase
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
19"x19" Silk Embroidery Suzani Cushion Cover in Light Blue, Burgundy Red & Cream
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
19"x19" Silk Embroidered Cushion Cover, Burgundy Red, Green & Cream Lace Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
17"x17" Square Uzbek Silk Hand Embroidered Suzani Cushion Cover in Ivory and Red
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
18"x18" New Uzbek Silk Embroidered Suzani Cushion Cover in Ivory and Light Blue
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
Contemporary Wool Persian Rug in Gray and Cream, Orley Shabahang, 8' x 10'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Awaken into your dreams with this gray and cream contemporary 8' x 10' Persian rug by Orley Shabahang, titled "Canberra," from their Dream Collection. A flowing interconnected patter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
Japanese Flower Diamond Obi
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely woven Japanese silk obi exudes opulence and femininity. Typically made of fine silks with rich embroidery, the obi is a decorative sash w...
Category
20th Century Asian Textiles
Materials
Silk
18"x18" Embroidered Cushion Cover with Floral Design, Home Decor Lace Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Suzani Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
Oriental Carpet, 20th Century - N° 731
Located in Paris, FR
N° 731 - Hand knotted Oriental carpet from 20th century.
High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse.
Perfect state of preservation.
Measures: 210 x 135 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
Yomud Turkmene Carpet, 19th Century - N° 729
Located in Paris, FR
N° 729, hand knotted carpet in Turkmene factory from 19th century.
High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse.
Perfect state of preservation.
Measures: 205 x 125 cm.
Category
Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
Vintage Japanese Hand Crafted Indigo Textile of a Tiger in a Bamboo Forest
Located in Barrington, IL
A rare and visually powerful vintage Japanese hand-crafted indigo textile, featuring a dynamic depiction of a tiger amidst a bamboo forest. This traditional design draws on deep symbolism in Japanese folklore, where the tiger is revered as a protective guardian spirit—an embodiment of strength, courage, and mystical power.
The tiger was believed to command the forest and mountains, its thunderous roar capable of warding off evil spirits and demons. In classical writings, it was even titled the “King of the Mountain,” said to carry a hidden treasury of blessings. Rendered in indigo-dyed natural fibers, the hand-executed design marries folklore and craftsmanship in a highly decorative and culturally resonant textile.
Ideal for use as wall art, a tapestry, or a statement piece in globally inspired interiors, this textile brings a sense of myth, nature, and Japanese heritage to refined contemporary or traditional spaces. A unique collector’s piece for those drawn to symbolic art and hand-crafted textiles.
Dimensions: 47” x 64”
Date of Manufacture: Mid 20th Century
Place of Origin: Japan
Material: Cotton Indigo Textile
Condition: Excellent
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2049
vintage Japanese indigo textile...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cushion Pillow Modern Geometric Turkish Kilim Cushion Cover
Located in Wembley, GB
This unique geometric cushion cover is a modern handwoven Turkish Kilim cushion cover. The design features traditional geometric designs woven in blue, red, cream and green. The trad...
Category
2010s Tribal Asian Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Yarn, Natural Fiber
Embroidered Pink and Gold Silk Evening 3 Pieces Gown Vest and Skirt and Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Magnificent 1980s vintage embroidered in gold on pink silk taffeta evening 3 pieces gown, vest, skirt and matching shawl.
The stunning beaded and sequined evening custom made Anglo ...
Category
20th Century Anglo Raj Asian Textiles
Materials
Silk
732 - Caucasian Rug, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Hand knotted rug in Caucasian region at the beginning of the 20th century.
Representation of flowers and tribal draws.
Of great quality, beautiful graphics .
Perfect state of preser...
Category
1920s Other Vintage Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
745 - Oriental Carpet, 20th Century, Wool and silk
By Manufacture Royale De Samadet Landes
Located in Paris, FR
Hand knotted carpet in an Oriental factory.
High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse.
Density: About 15 000 knots per dm².
Perfect state of preservation.
Dimensi...
Category
1950s Rustic Vintage Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
Handmade Jajim Tapestry Rug from Orange Azerbaijan Wool Flat-Weave
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant handwoven textile features a fantastic stripe geometric design. Cream, blue, and orange make up the main colours in this wool Jajim, woven to perfection making it the pe...
Category
Early 19th Century Country Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani – Black, Red, Green, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
A striking vintage hand-crafted Suzani from Uzbekistan, this exquisite textile showcases the rich embroidery traditions of Central Asia. Worked in lustrous silk threads on a dark ground, the design features vibrant floral and vine motifs in shades of red, green, ivory, and blue. Each panel is finely detailed, highlighting the artisanal skill and cultural symbolism behind the piece.
Traditionally made by women as part of a bride’s dowry, Suzani textiles are both decorative and meaningful. This piece’s bold colors and dynamic patterns make it an eye-catching addition to any space. It can be used as a stunning wall hanging, a table covering, or draped elegantly over a bed—offering texture, warmth, and heritage to interiors ranging from bohemian to modern eclectic.
A beautiful example of textile artistry that bridges craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Navy Blue, Rust, Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Category
1880s Sultanabad Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
19th Century Civil Rank Badge with Peacock and Pheasant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Qing Dynasty silk embroidery civil rank badge with silver pheasant combined with peacock, 19th century.
This badge is a hybrid, made up o...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Chinese Pao-Tao Carpet, Blue with Geometric Design
Located in Firenze, IT
A Taoist lives life according to nature, trying to keep healthy from the psychophysical point of view, maintaining a deep contact with his spirituality, protecting the surrounding environment and living life with serene acceptance.
This rare carpet is an expression of this philosophy, which is read through the perfect balance of its geometric shapes. In fact, many of the recurring symbols in Buddhist iconography are represented, such as the infinite knot...
Category
1920s Vintage Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
Antique Dabir Kashan Carpet, Handmade Wool Carpet, Red, Navy, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Dabir Kashan stands among the most virtuoso, highly reputed of the Persian city workshops at the start of the 20th century. This premier example possesses the consummate craftsmanshi...
Category
Early 20th Century Kashan Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
Indian Sari Brown Color, Brik Red and Gold Border, also Evening Summer Dress
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Indian Sari: brown color with a brick red and gold border-
New idea for an evening dress or. for unusual curtains in bedroom . Price is ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Agra Asian Textiles
Materials
Synthetic
PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BiRD & FLOWERS GOLD SILVER STITCH SILK EMBROIDERIES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original circa 1880 Chinese gold and silver threaded tapestry on silk depicting Chines...
Category
1880s Chinoiserie Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Silk
Indigo Cotton Sumba Textile
Located in New York, NY
Antique indigo and white textile from Sumba. The perfect size to wear as a shawl. Mythical characters, horses and birds intermingle in this graphic textile. Ikat is an ancient techni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Handwoven Kashmir Paisley Blanket
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Kashmir paisley handwoven blanket in shades of red, gold and black.
Category
20th Century Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
Ceremonial Cape Textile Art from Hmong Miao People
Located in Atlanta, GA
An oversized and impressive cape worn during ceremonial dancing by Miao people (also known as Hmong in English) from Guizhou Province, China circa 1940s-1950s in a rarely intact and well-preserved condition. Miao people are diverse minority groups living in Southern China as well as Southeast Asia with complex sub-affiliations based on attires, languages, cultural customs and art tradition. They are renowned for their textile and silver craftsmanship as well as singing and dancing traditions. This cape, rather heavy in construction and striking in bold red and black, was made from wool, hemp and cotton. The surface showcases elongated diamond patterns in complementary woven wool and couched plaque on top of the cotton part. The pattern strikes the viewer with a strong sense of dignity and power. The heavy material and pattern are strangely akin to some of the Navajo weaving. The cape is in a form a jacket with long and wide sleeves, and it was meant to be used in ceremonial occasions.
Our research reveals that the piece was from the Northwest Guizhou in an autonomous county called Weining. The area is of subtropical highland and the generally cold weather was reflected in the heavy materials used in this piece, in comparison with other textiles made in the warmer lowland.
There is an older paper label with price tag in Chinese inside the cape. It was purchased in Guizhou decades ago by a US collection in MA. With a span of over 94 inches long, it makes a very impressive textile art piece for wall hanging. Not framed and easily shipping folded up.
For a similar jacket from Weining, see "Miao Textile...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Asian Textiles
Materials
Textile
Vintage Japanese Indigo Folk Kamon Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
Dating to the mid-20th century, this vintage Japanese textile is a folk example of traditional stencil dyed fabric, known as katazome. Richly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Sari Mauve Color for Curtains or Evening Dress
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage elegant Indian Sari, with a rich floral drawing: new idea for unusual curtains in bedroom, or an evening dress. Price i very low.
It has been worn, but all washed; there are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Agra Asian Textiles
Materials
Synthetic
Framed Ottoman Coat with Metallic Thread Embroidery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An lavishly decorated Turkish coat likely from the Ottoman Empire period circa 19th century, presented in a shadow box gilt frame with dark blue fabric lining. The jacket was made fr...
Category
19th Century Islamic Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Wood
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Scholars' Objects, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his horse. Placed between the saddle and the horse, the makden cushioned the rigid saddle and kept the horse warm in cold climates. Most under-saddle carpets include two to four holes near the center, through which the girth straps of the saddle were threaded.
Dated to the late 19th century, this Tibetan saddle carpet...
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Antique Indian Agra Carpet, Indian Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Red, Gold, 5'10" x 9'8"
Located in Port Washington, NY
Agra rugs are the most highly sought after of any 19th century Indian rugs today. Agra rugs were extremely well-made heavy durable rugs and are considered the best of Indian rugs. Th...
Category
Late 19th Century Agra Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Wool
Pair of Chinese Silk Lotus Slippers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These dainty, pointed slippers, made of blue silk and embroidered with pink flowers, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of bound feet. A practice that began in the Tang dynasty and reached the height of its popularity in the Qing dynasty, foot binding was a painful process intended to make a woman's feet as small as possible by restricting bone growth from an early age. The smaller the feet the more attractive and erotic they were, giving elite women a mark of elegance and a distinctive - albeit tortured - gait of small, light steps. These embroidered silk lotus slippers...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
