Showing 97 items matching "embroidery -- china"
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Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Chinese Embroidered Picture Hanger cover
... ... Silk Embroidery... China...Dark blue silk bound with paler blue. Chinese embroidery floral design with couched gold and a silk bird at the top. ...Chinese embroidery floral design with couched gold and a silk bird at the top. ...Miss Bostock, Foundation member of the EGV, travelled to England and met with The Hon. Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth of Gawthorpe Hall. Rachel "cut" off many pieces from her extensive lace collection, along with this embroidery which were gifted to the EGV.Dark blue silk bound with paler blue. Chinese embroidery floral design with couched gold and a silk bird at the top. metal thread embroidery, embroidery, furnishings, silk embroidery, china, bird, phoenix, flowers -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Embroidered Chinese Piece from Garment
... Embroidery... China...Two identical shaped pieces of Chinese embroidery on black silk with terracotta centres edged with metallic gold thread and tamboured design in brown, gold, pink and aqua. ...Embroidery China Metal thread Tambour Two identical shaped pieces of Chinese embroidery on black silk with terracotta centres edged with metallic gold thread and tamboured design in brown, gold, pink and aqua. ...Two identical shaped pieces of Chinese embroidery on black silk with terracotta centres edged with metallic gold thread and tamboured design in brown, gold, pink and aqua. Probably from a garment.embroidery, china, metal thread, tambour -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaClothing - Jacket, Ladies
... Embroidery... Garments... China...In Chinese embroidery, the crane (He, 鹤) is a powerful symbol of longevity, wisdom, immortality, and good fortune, often depicted with other auspicious motifs like peaches, pine, or bamboo to enhance these meanings, and historically used on civil officials' rank badges (buzi) to denote high rank and virtue, reflecting aspirations for a long, prosperous, and wise life, linked to Daoist immortals and heavenly ascent. ...Embroidery Silk Embroidery Garments China Oriental Black satin with rich silk embroidery around the hem, which means it may have been made for a lady of high rank. ...In Chinese embroidery, the crane (He, 鹤) is a powerful symbol of longevity, wisdom, immortality, and good fortune, often depicted with other auspicious motifs like peaches, pine, or bamboo to enhance these meanings, and historically used on civil officials' rank badges (buzi) to denote high rank and virtue, reflecting aspirations for a long, prosperous, and wise life, linked to Daoist immortals and heavenly ascent. Black satin with rich silk embroidery around the hem, which means it may have been made for a lady of high rank. Circular motifs of cranes and storks. Probably made for a pregnancy. Bright blue lining.embroidery, silk embroidery, garments, china, oriental -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Sleeve Bands
... ... Silk Embroidery... China...Embroidery Garments Silk Embroidery China Oriental butterflies flowers Old gold satin embroidered with blue flowers and leaves in silks. ...Butterfly is a symbol of happiness and conjugal bliss. Peonies - flowers of happiness.Old gold satin embroidered with blue flowers and leaves in silks. Butterflies worked in mauve, green, blue, cream, burgundy and aquamarine.embroidery, garments, silk embroidery, china, oriental, butterflies, flowers -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Panel (A & B)
... Embroidery... China...Embroidery China Metal thread Silk Embroidery Oriental Panels phoenix crysanthemum Two blue silk panels with mirror image designs of phoenix and chrysanthemums. ...Two blue silk panels with mirror image designs of phoenix and chrysanthemums. Metal thread, gold couched in orange, red, cream and turquoise silk. Selvedge and hemmed edges.embroidery, china, metal thread, silk embroidery, oriental, panels, phoenix, crysanthemum -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Sleeve Bands, Late 19th century
... ... Silk Embroidery... China...Embroidery Garments Silk Embroidery China Sleeve Bands Late 19th century garden figures Sleeve bands using pekin knots, satin stitch. ...Sleeve bands using pekin knots, satin stitch. Depicts figures in an outdoor setting.embroidery, garments, silk embroidery, china, sleeve bands, late 19th century, garden, figures -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Sleeve Bands (2), Late 19th Century
... ... Silk Embroidery... China...Embroidery Garments Silk Embroidery China Late 19th century flowers garden bird Yellow silk satin, silk embroidery in bright blues, greens, mauve, orange and pinks. ...Yellow silk satin, silk embroidery in bright blues, greens, mauve, orange and pinks.embroidery, garments, silk embroidery, china, late 19th century, flowers, garden, bird -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Sleeve Bands
... ... Silk Embroidery... China...Embroidery Garments Silk Embroidery China landscape garden figures Ivory satin with coloured satin stitch embroidery depicting a landscape scene of figures, flowers and trees. ...Ivory satin with coloured satin stitch embroidery depicting a landscape scene of figures, flowers and trees.embroidery, garments, silk embroidery, china, landscape, garden, figures -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Sleeve Bands (pair)
... ... Silk Embroidery... China...Embroidery Garments Silk Embroidery China garden figures lanscape Cream satin, silk embroidery in Pekin knot stitch. ...Cream satin, silk embroidery in Pekin knot stitch. Fine couched cord. Rural setting with figures, trees and pagoda.embroidery, garments, silk embroidery, china, garden, figures, lanscape -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Sash
... Embroidery... China...Embroidery China Metal thread Oriental Garments garden trees pagoda figures Gold embroidery on blue silk. ...Gold embroidery on blue silk. Woven braid edging. Two pieces joined in the middle. Mounted on black silk.embroidery, china, metal thread, oriental, garments, garden, trees, pagoda, figures -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Embroidered Chinese Fragment, Early 20th century?
... Embroidery... China...Bound piece from Chinese Mandarin's robe. Silk and gold embroidery on green silk. ...Acquired by friends of the donor who were missionaries in China. Embroidery China Garments Silk Embroidery Early 19th century dragon Bound piece from Chinese Mandarin's robe. ...Acquired by friends of the donor who were missionaries in China.Bound piece from Chinese Mandarin's robe. Silk and gold embroidery on green silk. It has a number of symbolic motifs and a major sized 4 fringed dragon which denotes a person of high rank. Piece is bound with black silk.embroidery, china, garments, silk embroidery, early 19th century, dragon -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Panel, 20th century
... ... Silk Embroidery... China...Embroidery Panel Silk Embroidery China Oriental Red satin, embroidered with shades of blue silks. ...Red satin, embroidered with shades of blue silks. Border of braid and black satin.embroidery, panel, silk embroidery, china, oriental -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Jacket Pieces
... Embroidery... China...Embroidery China Silk Embroidery Oriental Garments Three pieces of an embroidered Chinese jacket. ...Three pieces of an embroidered Chinese jacket. Black silk fabric very thickly covered with rows of couched threads, both gold and silk. Design contains traditional Chinese symbols - wave, swastika etc. Lined with blue silk. embroidery, china, silk embroidery, oriental, garments -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Medallion
... Embroidery... China...Embroidery China Silk Embroidery Oriental Garments 7 circular pieces and 2 half circles. ...7 circular pieces and 2 half circles. Black silk fabric with couched embroidery in gold and coloured threads. Each motif has a dragon in the centre. Lined with blue silk.embroidery, china, silk embroidery, oriental, garments -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Wall hanging
... Embroidery... China...Chinese embroidered panel/hanging, couched gold and silk embroidery in two shades of purple silk. ...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Embroidery China Oriental Silk Embroidery Furnishings Chinese embroidered panel/hanging, couched gold and silk embroidery in two shades of purple silk. ...Chinese embroidered panel/hanging, couched gold and silk embroidery in two shades of purple silk. Not in Location: C7 BM10embroidery, china, oriental, silk embroidery, furnishings -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Rank Badge (replica)
... Embroidery... China...From the Peoples' Republic of China. Embroidery China Silk Embroidery Oriental badge Rank badge depicting birds and flowers. ...Purchased in Macau for the Guild by Lady Amies on a trip to South East Asia in June 1972. From the Peoples' Republic of China.Rank badge depicting birds and flowers. The central bird motif is embroidered in silk thread. Remainder of design is worked in gold thread couched with red silk thread. embroidery, china, silk embroidery, oriental, badge -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaClothing - Sleeve Bands
... Silk Embroidery... China...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Silk Embroidery China Butterflies sleeve band Pair of sleeve bands with embroidered butterflies worked in satin stitch. ...Pair of sleeve bands with embroidered butterflies worked in satin stitch. Ivory satin background and embroidered in silk thread silk embroidery, china, butterflies, sleeve band -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaFootwear - Slippers, Giang-seng & Co, Late 20th century
... ... Silk Embroidery... China...(made for European market) Embroidery Slippers Silk Embroidery China Late 20th century Orange satin uppers with embroidered flowers, birds, butterflies and insects. ...Giang-seng & Co. (made for European market)Orange satin uppers with embroidered flowers, birds, butterflies and insects. Edged with black, around top. soles are stitched leather.embroidery, slippers, silk embroidery, china, late 20th century -
Kew Historical Society IncTextile - Silk embroidered ornamental panel, 1890-1911
... ...embroidery -- china...The collection includes costumes, scrapbooks, autograph books, artworks and objects. textiles - embroideries vaughan-smith collection embroidery -- china Multi-coloured silk embroidery on a deep pink silk backing fabric of vines, flowers and leaves, featuring a central embroidered medallion of pheasants amongst wisteria blossoms. ...The textile is part of a large and significant collection of items donated by Rosemary Vaughan-Smith, past member and office-bearer of the Kew Historical Society. between 2005-12. The collection includes costumes, scrapbooks, autograph books, artworks and objects.Multi-coloured silk embroidery on a deep pink silk backing fabric of vines, flowers and leaves, featuring a central embroidered medallion of pheasants amongst wisteria blossoms. textiles - embroideries, vaughan-smith collection, embroidery -- china -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Chinese Robe Band, Late 19th century
... Embroidery... China...The embroidered costumes were purchased in China and used in their performances in Australia and overseas. Embroidery China Oriental Garments Late 19th century Silk Embroidery Front/band for a woman's robe. ..."Doc" Rowe and his wife "Mora" were Australian entertainers who performed worldwide, including the Far East, during 1910-1930. The embroidered costumes were purchased in China and used in their performances in Australia and overseas.Front/band for a woman's robe. Royal blue satin embroidered Taoist and Buddhist emblems with pekin knot stitch edged with couched gold and white or black thread. Braids along inner edges. Reverse applique butterflies in four corners. Gold-cast button and roulette cords and loops on front. Lined with blue, woven patterned silk. embroidery, china, oriental, garments, late 19th century, silk embroidery -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Chinese Embroidery Part of Blouse, c. 1920
... ... Silk Embroidery... China...Textile Chinese Embroidery Part of Blouse ...Used in theatricals of the period, and originally part of a blouse. "Doc" Rowe and his wife "Mora" were Australian entertainers who performed worldwide, including the Far East, during 1910-1930. The embroidered costumes were purchased in China and used in their performances in Australia and overseas.Red silk with white twisted silk embroidery of a garden and pagodas and 2 men with swords and pitchfork, and a floral border at base. embroidery, garments, silk embroidery, china, 1920-40, oriental -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaClothing - Chinese 19th C Skirt, 19th century
... ... Silk Embroidery... China...Embroidery Garment Silk Embroidery China 19th century Pound sign 5-15-0 written in pencil on waistband. ...Wine red brocade. The decorative panel is embroidered in Peking knot stitch outlined in metal thread. Blue and cream threads. Border in blue silk, embroidered cream band and woven ribbon. Cotton waist band. Lined in emerald green. Pound sign 5-15-0 written in pencil on waistband.embroidery, garment, silk embroidery, china, 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaFootwear - Shoes, Early 20th century (?)
... Embroidery... Oriental... China...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Purchased at a flea market in New York, September 2004 Shoes Silk Embroidery Oriental China Embroidery Black silk uppers, lined in blue cotton, and stiffened with a small amount of quilting. ...Purchased at a flea market in New York, September 2004Black silk uppers, lined in blue cotton, and stiffened with a small amount of quilting. Lower edge embroidered in silk with multicoloured flowers, leaves, 2 birds and ribbons. Shoes show some wear. Maybe they were for a child, or an adult with bound feet.shoes, silk embroidery, oriental, china, embroidery -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Sleeve Bands (pair), Mid 19th Century
... Embroidery... Garments... China...Embroidery Garments China Mid 19th Century figures fish turtle sea Mid green silk embroidered with a variety of coloured silk threads and some metal thread. ...Mid green silk embroidered with a variety of coloured silk threads and some metal thread.embroidery, garments, china, mid 19th century, figures, fish, turtle, sea -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Sleeve Band
... Embroidery... Garments... China...Classical Chinese design, a wide band of pale green satin is partly decorated with a band of embroidery. ...Embroidery Garments China Silk Embroidery poeny flower vase bat animals On reverse 438/4103 Classical Chinese design, a wide band of pale green satin is partly decorated with a band of embroidery. ...Classical Chinese design, a wide band of pale green satin is partly decorated with a band of embroidery. Pekin knot stitch outlined with a very fine white cord is worked in shades of pink, blue, yellow and green. Subjects chosen are flower vase, bats, sea creatures and peony flowers.On reverse 438/4103embroidery, garments, china, silk embroidery, poeny, flower, vase, bat, animals -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Mat
... Embroidery... Mat... China...Bought for the Guild by Lady Amies on a trip to South East Asia in June 1972 Embroidery Mat China-Taiwan Silk Embroidery Oriental Background beige silk. ...Bought for the Guild by Lady Amies on a trip to South East Asia in June 1972Background beige silk. A domestic scene depicting houses, bridge, trees and plants. Around the circular edge are flowers alternating with a geometrical design, gold thread couched down. Lining - green rayon fabric. Of the late Manchu period. A birthday gift panel.embroidery, mat, china-taiwan, silk embroidery, oriental -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Panel
... Embroidery... Silk... China...Embroidery Silk China Embroidered dragon on pale gold silk in shades of green in a variety of stitches. ...Embroidered dragon on pale gold silk in shades of green in a variety of stitches.embroidery, silk, china -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Fragment - slips
... Embroidery... Slips... China...Slips were applied/stitched to Chinese garments. Embroidery Slips China Fragments Silk Embroidery Six floral motifs and one butterfly. ...Slips were applied/stitched to Chinese garments.Six floral motifs and one butterfly. Embroidered in pekin knot, satin stitch and couched metal threads. The slips are glued to a rectangle of paper. embroidery, slips, china, fragments, silk embroidery -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaClothing - Length of silk
... Embroidery... Oriental... China...Embroidery Garments Silk Embroidery Oriental China Cream silk embroidered length with sprays of flowers in satin stitch in cream silk - in style of Cantonese embroidery. ...Cream silk embroidered length with sprays of flowers in satin stitch in cream silk - in style of Cantonese embroidery.embroidery, garments, silk embroidery, oriental, china -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Panel (Framed), Chinese Coastal Scene
... Embroidery... Panel... China...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Bought for the Guild by Lady Amies on a trip to South East Asia. Embroidery Panel China-Taiwan Silk Embroidery Oriental Chinese symbols. ...Bought for the Guild by Lady Amies on a trip to South East Asia.A coastal scene worked in coloured silk on a satin background. Willow trees, 2 boats, bridge, people and mountains. This is a modern version of the old Chinese style. Narrow green with gold frame.Chinese symbols.embroidery, panel, china-taiwan, silk embroidery, oriental
