Historical information

Given to the donor by the husband of a cousin. They were refugees, fleeing from the Khmer Rouge. He went to live in Hong Kong, as it was not safe staying at the refugee camp in Thailand. Donor sponsored family to Australia in 1978. Husband acquired these pieces from Hong Kong, possibly came from China. Given to donor as a token of gratitude.

Physical description

Black silk panel with intricate design in goldwork leaving black silk as negative space.
Highlighted with coloured silk flowers and central bird all embroidered in long and short stitch.