The silk garments of upper class women were regularly embellished with patterned borders, often embroidered.
A close-up of the embroidery on the front of the skirt panel is given below. |
What do you notice about the colors of this garment? |
This jacket, besides the embroidered sleeve panels found in the garment above, also has an elaborately embroidered collar.
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Here is a closer view of the needlework. |
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