This rare antique Chinese immortals Peking knot textile cloth dates from the Qing Dynasty, around 1880. It is made of a plum purple colored wool felt fabric background with colorful Peking knot blind forbidden stitch embroidery work done throughout. There are a variety of flowers and Chinese figures. The figures are beautifully embroidered in silk raised padded satin stitch embroidery work and represent the Eight Chinese Immortals. The eight immortals are legendary beings in Daoist beliefs said to have attained immortality through studying natures secrets. There is also an intricately embroidered pekinese dog. The tiny seed stitch stitching is amazing and covers the entire piece. Many long hours would have gone into embroidering this large cloth. This unusual large textile tablecloth could also be used as a bed cover or wall hanging, measuring 66 by 72 inches, and weighing approximately 4 pounds. It is in good useable condition with only a few tiny moth holes and nips around the borders edging. All of which is barely noticeable. There is also some slight overall fading of the purple wool color. This is truly an amazing piece of antique Chinese textile art with wonderful workmanship.
Item number z1394

$1,700