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Li brocade quilt with dragon patterns from Qing Dynasty

Updated: Dec 18, 2023 govt.chinadaily.com.cn Print
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The Li brocade quilt depicting five dragons in the sea, Qing Dynasty, from the collection of the Hainan Museum [Photo/Official website of the Hainan Museum]

Discover the exquisite artistry of the Li brocade dragon quilt! As the pinnacle of the Li ethnic group’s four major crafts (spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidery), it's renowned for its intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance.

This Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) dragon quilt is intricately woven and embroidered by hand, using yellow, white, green and brown threads, and depicting five dragons in the sea. Auspicious patterns surround the dragons, including magpies perching on plum blossoms, vases, quails, lingzhi fungus and grass.

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