Antique Pair of Chinese Silk Kesi H'and-Woven Textile Artwork/Embroidered Tapestry Panels - Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

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We are pleased to present a pair of exceptionally rare Chinese silk Kesi tapestries, each depicting a vivid battle scene. … Read more We are pleased to present a pair of exceptionally rare Chinese silk Kesi tapestries, each depicting a vivid battle scene. These exquisite tapestries were entirely hand-woven using silk thread and are framed and matted under glass for preservation.

Kesi, an ancient silk weaving technique originating during China's Tang dynasty (618–907 CE), demands exceptional patience and precision. This intricate art form flourished during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), a golden age marked by significant cultural and scientific progress. Due to the time-intensive process and the exclusive use of silk, Kesi pieces often command high prices, with some even considered valuable artifacts worthy of enshrinement.

Kesi means "cut silk", a technique that uses a short length of weft tucked into the textile. The technique is specifically unique since only weft threads are visible in the finished fabric, each color area weaved from a separate bobbin, one of the reasons why it is demandingly time-consuming.

To appreciate the art of making these panels please see video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPvzuVOYEsE

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Sight: 38” height x 10” width, 96.52cm x 25.4cm
Frame: 41.5” height x 13” width, 105.41cm x 33.02cm
Frame thickness: 2.25”, 5.72cm
Weight: 7.85 Lbs (each panel)

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⧫ year: 19th century
⧫ artist: unknown
⧫ title: untitled
⧫ medium: silk embroidery See less