Silk Embroidery - 'Dragon' w90 Camphor was a popular wood

Camphor was a popular wood as it acts as a natural insect repellent but elm was also favoured

Originally made for collecting grapes for wine making

hollow platform made from brick or earth that would be heated from below and which formed the main living space in Chinese homes in the colder northern provinces

Total height including shade is 72cm

Please note that the actual item may differ slightly from those shown as they are all individually made pieces

Silk Embroidery - 'Dragon' w90 Camphor was a popular woodThese beautiful pieces are reproductions of embroidered silk designs that were used to decorate the robes of Chinese officials and their wives. Each is hand stitched in silk and sold framed as shown. This particular silk shows a celestial dragon guardian of the heavens and symbol of power and imperial rule. Please note that each piece is stitched by hand and so designs may vary slightly from the example shown.