Silk Embroidery - 'Dragon' w90 Originally made for collecting grapes

Originally made for collecting grapes for wine making

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

They come in slightly different shapes

Shade W 40cm D 25cm H 25cm

Silk Embroidery - 'Dragon' w90 Originally made for collecting grapesThese beautiful pieces are reproductions of embroidered silk designs that were used to decorate the robes of Chinese officials and their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.