Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Embroidered Silk Pouches, Framed Textile Art

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Pair of antique Chinese embroidered silk pouches, now beautifully framed in a shadow box for display. Each pouch is hand-stitched … Read more Pair of antique Chinese embroidered silk pouches, now beautifully framed in a shadow box for display. Each pouch is hand-stitched in silk, with a deep indigo border surrounding vibrant embroidery on contrasting silk grounds—one in soft gold, the other in red. The motifs include flowers, auspicious symbols, and playful figures, all worked in fine satin stitch with colorful threads.
Originally, such pouches were worn as accessories on robes during the Qing dynasty, functioning as both adornment and for carrying small personal items. Today, they are collected as textile art and appreciated for their delicate needlework and cultural symbolism. Ready to hang as an elegant textile display in your home.

COLLECTOR'S NOTE:
Silk pouches like these were not just decorative—they often carried auspicious meaning. The embroidered figures and flowers conveyed wishes for prosperity, longevity, or protection. Because embroidery was considered a refined art, such pouches also reflected the wearer’s status and taste. Framed examples like this preserve fragile textiles that would otherwise be lost to time.

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