Chinese Textiles: Embroidery from the Ming and Qing Dynasties
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Robe (Pao) with Flowering Plants Satin-weave silk with embroidery, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
February 2, 2021 (Tue) - April 25, 2021 (Sun)Embroidery refers to a decorative technique that uses a needle and thread to add designs to textiles. The texture and depth of the designs can be controlled to a surprising degree by using different techniques in combination with each other, as seen in the works on display.
Along with embroidery, this exhibition also currently features a robe, called a pao, made using a silk tapestry weave, called kesi.
Visitors are invited to look and compare the different designs achieved through these techniques while also enjoying a taste of the ornate textiles of the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1912) dynasties.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Robe ("Pao") with Flowering Plants , Satin-weave silk with embroidery | China | Qing dynasty, 19th century | TI-393 | |||
| Highlight | Robe ("Pao") with Dragons , Silk tapestry ("kesi") | China | Qing dynasty, 19th century | Private collection |