Rare Antique Silk Chinese Wedding Set designer-thea-porter The rows between the gold

The rows between the gold are actually semi sheer but you get enough coverage from the tightly spaced rows to feel decent when wearing it

This fabric choice helps to holds its slightly A-line shape

The dress is fully lined in a paler coral silky rayon

Closes at the front with those high rounded buttons

The top portion of this lovely dress features iridescent sequins that are hand applied and gradually change from cream to blue as they near the waistline

Rare Antique Silk Chinese Wedding Set designer-thea-porter The rows between the goldThis is somewhat outside of my usual realm so though I know these are at least turn of the century I cannot give an exact date they could be far older! No matter what the exact date, I do know that both of these pieces are utterly suburb example of antique Chinese textiles and you would be hard pressed to find pieces in this league and quality anymore! The jacket is hand down the best embroidered piece I have had in the shop to date. Red silk is