{"product_id":"qing-dynasty-blue-silk-embroidered-robe-peking-knot-details","title":"Qing Dynasty Blue Silk Embroidered Robe Peking Knot Details","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA fine late Qing Dynasty (late 19th \/ early 20th century) woman’s informal silk robe\/jacket (\u003cem\u003eduinjin ao\u003c\/em\u003e). Rendered in a brilliant pale blue silk ground, this piece is heavily adorned with fine satin stitch embroidery depicting mythical phoenixes (\u003cem\u003efenghuang\u003c\/em\u003e) soaring among full-bloom peonies (\u003cem\u003emudan\u003c\/em\u003e) and scattered floral sprays.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconography \u0026amp; Motifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The central panels feature pair-facing phoenixes—symbolizing grace, high status, and auspicious fortune—surrounded by vibrant coral and peach peonies (representing wealth and honor) and scrolling foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Bands \u0026amp; Trims:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide, contrasting bright yellow sleeve cuffs embroidered with vibrant peonies, framed by deep black-ground embroidered inner borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine satin stitching throughout, highlighted by exquisite Peking knot (\"Forbidden Stitch\") detailing along the floral centers and decorative border trims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic center-opening style (\u003cem\u003eduinjin\u003c\/em\u003e) lined with dark blue silk, featuring a fitted black embroidered round collar, side slits framed in bracketed floral borders, and traditional fabric toggles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Specs (Quick Reference)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Qing Dynasty (c. 1880s–1910s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silk Satin Ground, Silk Thread Embroidery (Satin Stitch \u0026amp; Peking Knot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woman's Center-Opening Informal Robe \/ Jacket (\u003cem\u003eDuinjin Ao\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale Blue\/Teal, Coral Red, Soft Orange, Mustard\/Gold Yellow, Cobalt Blue, and Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Span (Cuff to Cuff):\u003c\/strong\u003e 58 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength (Collar to Hem):\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition : expect some silk loss, fading, thread loss, fraying, etc\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Media Antiques \u0026 Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46154949853418,"sku":"125103086","price":2890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/9510\/4746\/files\/IMG_5841_3972655.jpg?v=1784863295","url":"https:\/\/www.mediajewelry.com\/products\/qing-dynasty-blue-silk-embroidered-robe-peking-knot-details","provider":"Media Antiques \u0026 Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}