Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidered Textile Women Collar Jacket Robe
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HistoryAfter the Manchu-Qing* rulers seized control of China in 1644, they moved quickly to assert authority over the dominant Han Chinese population and established a dress code. Regulations codified dress for the imperial family, the Qing court and court officials, distinguishing the ruling elite and government from the general population. Women dressed according to the rank of their husbands.Women CollarsThis collar was a sign of honour. It was worn with a formal Qing court robe (ch...aofu), surcoat, hat and court beads. It fastened at the neck and spread out across the shoulders. The right to wear the collar was granted by the emperor. * Silk and metal-thread tapestry-weave (kesi), silk and gold-wrapped thread brocade, made in China in the 1800sSizelength : 36 inchesWidth :36 inchesMaterialSilk EmbroideryColor Mix
