Vintage Chinese Reversible Silk Embroidered Robe Evening Coat Blue Green 56\" For Sale

Beautiful vintage Chinese fully reversible embroidered silk robe / evening coat in deep royal/navy blue and celadon/jade green.This is an unusually substantial, heavily constructed garment weighing approximately 3 lb 0.7 oz. Both sides are completely finished and designed to be worn as the exterior, making this a true reversible garment rather than simply a robe with a decorative lining.FEATURES:
• Silk fabric – fiber was burn tested and behaved consistently with silk
• Fully reversible blue and green construction
• Extensive multicolor embroidery on both sides
• Floral, bamboo, vase and traditional Chinese-style decorative motifs
• Repeating red auspicious-style medallion motifs
• Wide textured decorative border panels
• Elaborate decorative frog/pankou-style closures
• Functional pockets on both sides
• Contrasting piping
• Long, dramatic robe/evening-coat silhouette
• Substantial weight and constructionAPPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 56\"
Pit to pit: 20\"
Full sleeve span: 55\"
Top of shoulder/sleeve to bottom of sleeve: 20\"
Bottom width when fully opened and spread: 57\"
Weight: 3 lb 0.7 ozCONDITION:
This is a vintage, pre-owned garment and does show age-related wear. There is visible staining/discoloration along portions of the lower hem/bottom area, along with general vintage wear, light marks, wrinkles/creasing and other signs of previous use and storage.Please carefully examine ALL photographs, including close-up photographs, as they are an important part of the condition description. The garment is being sold in its present vintage condition and no attempt has been made to represent it as flawless.No visible manufacturer\'s or fiber-content label has been found, so the exact maker and date are unknown. Styling and construction appear consistent with vintage Chinese silk fashion.This garment came from a collection of vintage Asian silk garments. It was dry cleaned in 2018 and has been stored in plastic since that time.Non-smoking home with one dog.A striking and unusual vintage piece featuring two complete wearable colorways, extensive embroidery, substantial construction and true reversible design.