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Embroidered leather pouch with twill damask and samite border

China National Silk Museum

China National Silk Museum
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

Embroidered pouches with ribbon closures can be worn at the waist. The upper part is a twill damask border, the middle is of leather, completely covered with chain stitch embroidery, with different patterns on each side: one side is stitched with confronting birds, confronting butterflies and peony motifs, and other with flying birds and hunting motifs.

Details

  • Title: Embroidered leather pouch with twill damask and samite border
  • Location: China
  • Location Created: China
  • Type: Textiles
  • Materials and techniques: Silk, Embroidery
  • Dynasty: Liao dynasty
  • Dimensions: 20cm x 22cm

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