Yi Shawl Textile, China, Early 20th C.

Yi Shawl Textile, China, Early 20th C. Long shawl of muslin cotton cloth made in two sections with geometric, star and animal patterns on the ends in supplementary weft inlay and embroidery in dark bl

2 textiles. China. Early 20th century. Womens robes. Embroidered on a blue ground and a turquoise ground. Blue robe: approximately 26" x 50". Pink robe: approximately 28" x 57".

Textile panel. China. Early 20th century. Dragon roundel. Framed and glazed. 12 x 12in.

Textile panel. China. Early 20th century. Embroidery of scenes from "journey to the west". Black ground. 64 x 28in approx.

Textile robe. China. Early 20th century. Theatrical robe made to look like armor. Embroidered decoration of dragons and flowers with metal studs.

Finely Embroidered Yi Belt, China, Early 20th C. Woolen belt or sash with cotton end panels finely embroidered in silk. Wool twill, cotton cloth, silk thread; embroidery. Yi People, Yunnan Province, C

Miao Jacket Textile, China, Early-Mid 20th Century. Short, front closure jacket constructed of various silk satin, cotton and flannel fabrics, cotton lining. Silk embroidered panels with cross stitch

Yi Jacket, China, Early 20th C. Front closing short, flared jacket of cotton tabby cloth with embroidery and appliqued fabric strips and ribbon at collar, front edges and hem, with large silver button

Zhuang People Cotton Blanket Textile, China, Early/Mid 20th C. Two panel blanket or mattress cover constructed of wide strips of coarse bast fiber cloth. Tabby woven borders, supplementary weft inlay

Zhuang Baby Carrier Textile, China, Early-Mid 20th C. Silk, cotton, foil; appliqué, quilting, embroidery. Baby carrier with silk and cotton fabrics appliquéd and machine quilted on a cotton grou

3 Chinese Minority Pleated Skirt Textiles, China, Early-Mid 20th C. 3 tightly pleated open, wrapped skirt constructed of pleated bands of cotton tabby cloth, cotton waistband and tie closure - one ban

Yi Jacket, China, Early-Mid 20th C. Short jacket with side loop closure, composed of varied panels of plain tabby woven cotton, silk and cotton embroidery on cotton. Breast and back ornamented with se

2 Meifu Li Cotton and Silk Headwrap Textiles, Hainan Island, China, Early 20th C. 2 ceremonial women's head cloths, silk embroidery on indigo-dyed cotton. The end panels are covered in extremely fine

Yi Man's Appliqued Tunic, China, Early 20th C. Large, full body overgarment or tunic with indigo and beige batik sleeves and body made of appliqued cloth elements in a pattern of triangulated squares.

Yi Jacket With Batik, China, Early 20th C. Medium length jacket of hand woven cotton tabby fabric; flared at waist, side slits. Elaborate decorative elements at the round collar, front closure and hem

Rare Yi Shaman's Horsehair Cape, China, Early 20th C. Cape reputedly made from the tails of 40 horses braided and knotted on horsehair netting, Daliangshan Region of Sichuan Province, China. Ref.: Cos

Rare Yi Shaman's Horsehair Cape, China, Early 20th C. Cape reputedly made from the tails of 40 horses braided and knotted on horsehair netting, Daliangshan Region of Sichuan Province, China. Ref.: Cos

Yi Apron, China, Early to Mid 20th C. Woman's apron of cotton tabby cloth with U-shaped band embroidered in silk, bordered with silk ribbons, and broad hem section of embroidered repeat in grid outlin

Yi Woman's Head Cloth/Sash, China, Early 20th C. Woman's headcloth/sash of cotton tabby cloth with center section and end bands embroidered in silk, bordered with silk ribbons, and long fringe of stri

Lot of three textiles. China. Late 19th century- early 20th century to include a gauze weave dragon robe and two skirts, one with drain stitch embroidery. Condition: One skirt cut in two parts, others

Yi Embroidered Jacket, China, Early-Mid 20th C. Woman's front opening, short jacket of pieced cotton fabrics with embroidery, applied ribbons and foil couching, loop closures. Hem edge stitched with s

Yi Embroidered Apron, China, Early-Mid 20th C. Rectangular panel with embroidery in silk along edges and hem, glass beads sewn to base of hem, metal plaques sewn above embroidered hem section. Cotton,

Yi Woman's Headdress, China, Early-Mid 20th C.Yi woman's headdress of wax resist (batik) dyed indigo cloth with embroidery in stripes, sewn on ends in contrasting red cloth. Cotton, silk thread; embro

Yi Embroidered Pants, China, Early to Mid 20th C. Woman's trousers of cotton tabby cloth with bands on lower legs embroidered in silk, bordered with silk ribbons. Cotton tabby cloth, silk thread, silk