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Chinese
Silk Appliqué Child Tiger Hat. |
This
antique Chinese silk appliqué child tiger hat dates from
the Qing Dynasty. It is all hand stitched with embroidered appliqués.
This unusual shaped hand crafted hat is made of colorful silk with
embroidered appliqués creating the face of a tiger on the
front. The tiger is one of the most predominant symbols on hats
and shoes. It's ferocious powers make it an especially popular protective
image. The tiger is used to frighten off evil spirits. Originally
hats for children were designed primarily for physical protection.
Auspicious symbols were used to decorate the hats and shoes for
children in an attempt to ward off high mortality rates. There are
blue silk brocade fabric side ear muff flaps and back drape for
warmth on this precious winter hat and tie straps for securing under
the chin. The hat is fully lined in red linen and measures 17 inches
inside circumference. It is in excellent wearable condition with
only some faint age spotting. This is truly a beautiful piece of
antique Chinese textile art and would make for a wonderful display
piece. $100 |
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Buyer
pays $9.00 shipping, handling and insurance, USA orders only.
International orders please email. Money orders ship immediately & checks have a 7 day hold. Worry free three day money back guarantee. All payment must be in U.S. Dollars. Thanks for looking. |
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