Antique Chinese Qipao Cheongsam Black Silk Butterfly Embroidery Banner Dress Vtg
Item History & Price
This vintage Chinese qipao cheongsam black silk colorful butterfly embroidered banner dress dates from the 1940s. It is made of a black silk fabric with colorful finely done raised padded satin stitch hand embroidery work of flowers and butterflies which represent young love. M...anchu women wore a one-piece dress which were called "qipao" or "banner dress" and later became the traditional dress for Chinese women. This beautiful black butterfly Chinese cheongsam dress has a fitted sheath style, knee length with high cut side slit vents, a mandarin collar, long sleeves, snaps, zipper closures along the side and is fully lined in a black silk fabric. The dress measures 43 inches long, with a 34 inch bust, 28 inch waist, 36 inch hips, 18 inch long sleeves, a 14 inch back and 12 inch neck. It is in excellent condition. This is truly a wonderful quality custom made piece of Chinese cheongsam wearable art!
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