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A spectacular and unusually long, uncut, Antique Nanjing Yunjin Cloud Brocade (Yun Jin, 云锦) textile, dating to the late Qing …
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A spectacular and unusually long, uncut, Antique Nanjing Yunjin Cloud Brocade (Yun Jin, 云锦) textile, dating to the late Qing or early Republic period (c. 1880–1930). Woven with gilt paper-wrapped gold thread (织金) and richly colored silk, this large-format brocade features scrolling lotus and 宝相花 (“Treasure Flower”) medallions — one of the most iconic motifs in the historic Nanjing weaving workshops.
This is a full 14-foot robe-length yardage made for traditional court-style garments, measuring an impressive 167" in length and 31" in width, retaining its original workshop structure:
• Embroidered Section 1: 19.5"
• Plain Silk Panel: 42"
• Embroidered Section 2: 102"
• Loom Tail: 3"
The format is consistent with traditional robe bolts that were woven in sequence: decorative panels flanking plain silk intended for garment shaping and construction.
Provenance
Acquired in January 1996 at the Nanjing State Museum, Jiangsu Antique Store (江苏文物商店) in Nanjing, one of China’s most respected government-run cultural relic shops.
Why This Piece Is Special
• Much longer than most brocade yardage on the market
• Heavy proportion of gilt paper-wrapped gold thread
• Interior-design ready: dramatic scale suitable for draping over a sofa, framing, or couture design
• Rare surviving example of a complete robe bolt, not a cut fragment
• Ideal for collectors, designers, and textile scholars
• Museum-worthy weaving from China’s most prestigious brocade tradition
“perfect for framing”
“ideal for interior designers”
“statement textile”
“museum quality brocade”
“rare large-format silk”
“stunning for draping or display”
Tags: Chinese Textile, Asian Brocade, Cloud Brocade, Gold Brocade, Nanjing Yunjin, Sun Jin, Gold Thread Fabric, Antique Silk, Qing Dynasty, Republic Period, Embroidered Fabric, Robe Yardage, Vintage Chinese Decor, Asian Decorative Arts, Dragon Robe, Silk Panel, Imperial Style, 宝相花, 云锦, 织金, 南京云锦
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- Dimensions
- 31ʺW × 167ʺL × 3ʺH
- Styles
- Qing
- Pattern
- Other
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Textile
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Exceptional antique condition. The gold-thread brocade is bright and supple with no structural breaks or metal-thread loss. The reverse side … moreExceptional antique condition. The gold-thread brocade is bright and supple with no structural breaks or metal-thread loss. The reverse side of the plain silk panel shows a few minor, non-penetrating storage marks consistent with decades of careful preservation. These appear to be paste or paper-type deposits and are mentioned for accuracy only, as they do not show through on front side and thus do not impact the presentation or use. Shipping Notes This textile will be shipped rolled, not folded, to preserve the integrity of the gold-thread weaving. Shipping charge includes insurance. less
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