Valance
Item number Edz1238 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number Edz1238 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Long, rectangular, embroidered valance of cream fabric and indigo detailing. The design consists of five garden scenes in medallion form with figures, pagodas, flowers and birds. The centre medallion has two figures standing inside a pagoda, one is holding fan, the other a scroll; man on phoenix with butterfly on top and lake beneath. The right outer medallion has a man on a horse, man holding bird with a human face and woman holding fan. Left outer medallion has figure with a fan, pagoda, vase of flowers, phoenix on upper left; flower designs balancing space. Left and right inner medallions are similar, with pagodas on each side, vases of flowers on bottom and plum blossom sprays and clouds on top. Right inner medallion has an insect and sun in sky. Top edges are selvedge, sides and bottom are hemmed with zigzag stitch.
Blue and white embroideries are part of a long domestic tradition. Designs vary geographically but are constant within generations of families except for minor individual variations. Often used to decorate the bed which traditionally played a focal part in household ritual particularly at the new year when all household spirits were honored. They are family made, by women, and family owned. These embroideries were of no local commercial value.
The phoenix is the sign of peace and prosperity; plum blossoms are a symbol of life; the horse, an emblem of perseverance and is often seen mounted in wedding or funeral processions.
utilitarian;household
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The phoenix is the sign of peace and prosperity; plum blossoms are a symbol of life; the horse, an emblem of perseverance and is often seen mounted in wedding or funeral processions.
utilitarian;household
Long, rectangular, embroidered valance of cream fabric and indigo detailing. The design consists of five garden scenes in medallion form with figures, pagodas, flowers and birds. The centre medallion has two figures standing inside a pagoda, one is holding fan, the other a scroll; man on phoenix with butterfly on top and lake beneath. The right outer medallion has a man on a horse, man holding bird with a human face and woman holding fan. Left outer medallion has figure with a fan, pagoda, vase of flowers, phoenix on upper left; flower designs balancing space. Left and right inner medallions are similar, with pagodas on each side, vases of flowers on bottom and plum blossom sprays and clouds on top. Right inner medallion has an insect and sun in sky. Top edges are selvedge, sides and bottom are hemmed with zigzag stitch.
Blue and white embroideries are part of a long domestic tradition. Designs vary geographically but are constant within generations of families except for minor individual variations. Often used to decorate the bed which traditionally played a focal part in household ritual particularly at the new year when all household spirits were honored. They are family made, by women, and family owned. These embroideries were of no local commercial value.
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