{"product_id":"late-qing-dynasty-silk-gauze-panels-with-forbidden-stitch-and-satin-stitch","title":"Late Qing Dynasty Silk Gauze Panels with Forbidden Stitch and Satin Stitch","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eMeasuring 25 x 13 inches, this textile features two elongated vertical bands traditionally used to adorn the wide sleeves of Han Chinese robes. The bands are set against a cream-colored silk gauze ground, which was a popular choice for summer-weight garments.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual \u0026amp; Symbolic Narrative:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Main Scene:\u003c\/strong\u003e The embroidery depicts a serene landscape of scholars and figures engaged in refined activities—reading, painting, and drinking tea—amidst pavilions, bridges, and weeping willows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuspicious Symbols:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scholar-Official:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the aspiration for high social status and wisdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePagodas and Bridges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Symbolize the journey toward enlightenment or crossing into a higher state of being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sun\/Moon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red circular motifs in the sky signify cosmic harmony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e The panels are framed by a multi-layered border, including a delicate \"geometric\" ribbon and a wider peripheral band filled with miniature landscape scenes of mountains and temples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique and Artistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForbidden Stitch (Peking Knot):\u003c\/strong\u003e Upon close inspection, many of the flowers and garment details are rendered in \"Forbidden Stitch\"—tiny, precise knots that create a pebbled, three-dimensional texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin Stitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used for the larger areas of foliage and figure robes to provide a smooth, lustrous contrast to the gauze background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndigo Palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e The work features a classic late-Qing color scheme of various shades of indigo blue, complemented by muted greens, pinks, and terracotta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear and Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e As noted, there are minor worn areas consistent with historical use. The central seam where the two bands were joined shows some slight pulling, and there is light surface soiling characteristic of antique silk gauze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The panels have been expertly preserved by being sewn onto a larger textile frame, which stabilizes the fragile gauze and makes it suitable for framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Media Antiques \u0026 Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878698082538,"sku":"125103011","price":990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/9510\/4746\/files\/IMG_1058_3166995.jpg?v=1773037711","url":"https:\/\/www.mediajewelry.com\/products\/late-qing-dynasty-silk-gauze-panels-with-forbidden-stitch-and-satin-stitch","provider":"Media Antiques \u0026 Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}