My thoughts on Textile History by Margy Norrish

Chinese New Year

The Year of the Horse

January
31st is celebrated as Chinese New Year.  This year is the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese
zodiac.  As you have read in this blog,
my husband and I spent time in China this past fall.  I would like to share some photos of various Chinese textiles we
encountered from vintage to contemporary.


 Our hotel in Beijing -Double Happiness Hotel

 Hotel employees wore beautiful silk uniforms

Our room furnishings- a traditional wedding bed.  
Crisp bedding and lovely silk drapes


  
Traditional furniture was covered with silk brocade




Photo shoot at The Forbidden City
Display of vintage children’s hats and slippers
Home furnishings display of luxurious silk bedding.  
Also available in fabrics of cotton-bamboo blends
Contemporary silk yardage

Happy New Year, especially if you were born in the Year of the Horse!

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