Robe, China late
1800s
Neusteter Textile Collection: gift of
James P. Grant and Betty Grant Austin, Inv. 1977.214
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lighter than air 17 May - 30 November 2003 |
| While the Manchu rulers of
Qing dynasty (1644-1911) China loved beautiful things,
they weren't blind to practicality. In summer, they
traded their heavy satin robes for lighter garments made
of semisheer silk gauze. The open weave of these robes
was an effective - yet stunning and dramatic - way to
combat the heat. Gauze provided not only ventilation but
also the perfect foundation for embroidery carried out in
colorful silk as well as gold and silver threads.
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Robe, China late
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