Chinese Textiles: Tapestry Weave (Kesi)

Textile with a Deer, Phoenixes, Butterflies, and Flowers
China, Yuan dynasty, 13th–14th century

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
March 25, 2025 (Tue) - June 15, 2025 (Sun)

Kesi is a silk tapestry weaving technique admired for its vivid patterns. During the Song dynasty (960–1279), kesi underwent significant development, enabling the creation of intricate, brightly colored designs that resembled paintings. This exhibition provides an overview of kesi from the Yuan (1271–1368) and Ming (1368–1644) dynasties.

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 2 results

	Designation	Name	Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
Highlight		Textile with a Deer, Phoenixes, Butterflies, and Flowers	China	Yuan dynasty, 13th–14th century	TI-554
Highlight		Textile with Dragons	China	Yuan dynasty, 13th–14th century	TI-519

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