Kesi with Curly Peony Branch

Kesi is a silk tapestry literally meaning “cut silk”, named for the cut-like edges of patterns on the foundation weave. This piece of kesi, believed to be part of a garment, features one thin curly branch with two peony blossoms in full bloom. Between the two flowers lies an extra-large leaf pattern, in which there is a pair of peacocks biting flowering branches. The lower area separated with the peony branch with a beaded string is adorned with two floral medallions, one of which is themed on birds resting on flowering branches while the other unrecognizable due to fraying.