carolyn forbes textiles

Vintage chinese colorful hand embroidered silk Canton jacket

Colorful hand embroidered Canton jacket dating to the early to mid 20th century. Colorful and lustrous silk embroidery in a profusion of flowers and birds on a black silk ground, lined in a soft drapy black silk, with straight edged narrow lapels that run down the front of the jacket with one loop and embroidered button closure. In excellent wearable vintage condition. Chest measures 42", length 24.5", sleeves 16".    SOLD