Antique Chinese Embroidery Textile Cranes Butterfly Forbidden Blind Stitch Art
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:45668633 | Region of Origin: China |
| Featured Refinements: Chinese Embroidery | Primary Material: Silk & Fabric |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: Pre-1800 |
| Color: Multi-Color |
Framed antique Chinese Silk Bands / panel / embroidery, forbidden blind stitch. There are four white cranes, three butterflies and many flowers. The embroidery was done on a silk satin. It is in the frame and I have not taken it out. The overall size is 22" x 5 1/2" (mesuring the outside of the frame).
Colors are lovely and do not appear to be fadded, pastel greens, pinks, orange, purples, white and blues.
Very peacful and loving piece of work. <...br>Symbolizm:The crane has been one of the most loved birds in China since ancient times. It is seen as a symbol of noble character and represents longevity. More romantically, the crane represents long-lasting love and loyalty in marriage, as the bird is monogamous and stays with one partner until death.Chinese culture regards the butterfly as a symbol of immortality, and conjugal bliss. When seen with a chrysanthemum, it symbolizes beauty in old age; and if seen with a plum, it symbolizes long life. ... Two butterflies flying together are a symbol of love.Positive meanings of flowers in China are Orchids symbolize love and marriage but also fortune and money, Lots flower symbolizes union and harmony, but also heart and love, and the Lilies symbolize happy union and marriage between lovers.
Colors are lovely and do not appear to be fadded, pastel greens, pinks, orange, purples, white and blues.
Very peacful and loving piece of work. <...br>Symbolizm:The crane has been one of the most loved birds in China since ancient times. It is seen as a symbol of noble character and represents longevity. More romantically, the crane represents long-lasting love and loyalty in marriage, as the bird is monogamous and stays with one partner until death.Chinese culture regards the butterfly as a symbol of immortality, and conjugal bliss. When seen with a chrysanthemum, it symbolizes beauty in old age; and if seen with a plum, it symbolizes long life. ... Two butterflies flying together are a symbol of love.Positive meanings of flowers in China are Orchids symbolize love and marriage but also fortune and money, Lots flower symbolizes union and harmony, but also heart and love, and the Lilies symbolize happy union and marriage between lovers.
