Woman's Skirt

Place of OriginChina

DateQing Dynasty (1644-1912)

Dimensions36 5/8 in. (93 cm)

MediumHan damask silk, glazed cotton, silk thread,

ClassificationTextiles and Fiber

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1912.1003

Not on View

DescriptionRed, black, blue and white skirt with one closure. Skirt has knife pleats that are sewn in place. The skirt is embroidered with blue and white flowers and butterflies. Hemline and border to panels surrounded by embroidered ribbon. Interior has red woven cotton at the edges. The skirt ties at one side though there is an overlap and split on the right side of the front panels. Blue cotton waistband, red Han damask ground embroidered with blue and white silk thread, interior lining a green plain weave silk. 6/1 (possibly 7/1) black satin trim applied on the bias to the hem and border of panels.