FORBIDDEN STITCH Chinese Maio Silk Embroidery with Gold Start Price USD 75.00 Current Price USD 75.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 04, 2008 End Time Friday, July 11, 2008 Location Oklahoma City, OK See more about 'FORBIDDEN STITCH Chinese Maio Silk Embroidery with Gold' Description     From an Estate Old Forbidden Stitch, Satin Stitch, and Gold Metallic Thread on Silk Traditional Southern Tribal Chinese Minority Miao (H'mong), Yao, Nong, or Lolo Embroidered Panel ~~~ Collected in the 1970s, Pristine condition. No loose threads or damage. Slightly wrinkled. On the back of the piece are some spots of glue and mounting cardboard. They do not penetrate to the front, and I have left them alone. They do not affect the appearance of the embroidery in any way.   ~~~ This panel and the other two I am listing  have simply been in storage for about 30 years. ~~~ Dimensions: Entire panel - approximately 16" x 14" Inner embroidered panel - approximately 12 1/2" x 10 1/4" ~~~ This is true "Forbidden Stitch". There is much mythology about Forbidden Stitch, and I do not subscribe to the romantic legends about it. Forbidden Stitch is simply the finest, most intricate embroidery work. It is not illegal, nor does it cause blindness. ~ As an experiment, I tried doing Forbidden Stitch. It is extremely difficult, and my results were pathetic. Only a master seamstress can produce Forbidden Stitch after years of practice. By the time in her career when she is proficient at it, she would probably be old enough to need bifocals anyway. Forbidden Stitch does not cause blindness. But - headaches.  It does cause headaches. ~ Anyway, this large panel is very suitable for framing, and is gorgeous with rich natural-pigment colors. This panel combines Forbidden Stitch with Satin Stitch. It is a lively naturalistic design of superior artistic merit. Lacy moths swirl around vibrant, robust roses. ~ Photographed in natural outdoor light. Please note I do not ship outside of the USA. I do ship USPS insured at no extra cost to you. I am listing 2 other similiar panels, as well as some other Chinese antiques, and invite you to visit my other items. Yes, I do combine shipping. I welcome your questions.         Place a Bid!

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