Object class: Needlework (visual works) / Collection place: Xizang autonomous region (Tibet), Tibetan Pleatau, China / Collector: John Service - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Object class Needlework (visual works) Collection place Xizang autonomous region (Tibet), Tibetan Pleatau, China Collector John Service

Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-22729, described as Tibetan, black silk robe embroidered with peony and plum (salmon and blue) blossoms, plus butterflies in corner of each front panel. garment opens at center front and has 3 golden, ball buttons and black cord loop closures. neck, sleeves, side slits and hem are bordered with elaborately embroidered ecru bands and commercial braid. sleeve bands feature peonies and butterflies. neck side-slits and hem feature scenes of women standing in the midst of trees, flowers, near water with bridges, rocks, butterflies, small garden shelters, and in shades of blue, green, peach, copper, aqua, salmon, old gold. braid enhancement in aqua with salmon, yellow and green flower pattern. fully lined with black silk.