Embroidered purses were important accessories during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Purses were needed to carry daily necessities as there were no pockets in the gowns or jackets until the beginning of the twentieth century. But more than that, as a mark of social standing, the type and design of the purse would immediately alert bystanders to the status of the owner. They were given as gifts and to mark special occasions. Certain shops specialised in their manufacture, as with various other trades, there was even a street in Beijing devoted to their sale.
Purse 1
Size: 14cm x 11cm
Antique Chinese pouch purse comprised of apricot silk embroidered and finished with a light green border. This Chinese lady's purse was made with silk satin fabric and hand embroidered with silk thread using a satin embroidery stitch. The edges are bound with carefully aligned silk threads. Each side opens to a separate storage compartment and there is a third compartment which is accessed from the top of the purse. Made and used during the late Qing Dynasty, the quality of the materials and workmanship clearly show that this purse was used by a woman of means.
Purse 1
Purse 1
Purse 2
Size: 13cm x 11.5cm
Antique Chinese pouch purse comprised of red silk embroidered and finished with a light blue border. This Chinese lady's purse was made with silk satin fabric and hand embroidered with silk thread using a satin embroidery stitch. The edges are bound with carefully aligned silk threads. The storage compartment is accessed from the top of the purse. Made and used during the late Qing Dynasty, the quality of the materials and workmanship clearly show that this purse was used by a woman of means. Unfortunately, this use has left some wear patterns and some areas appear faded which would be expected in an embroidered piece of this age.
Purse 2
Purse 2
Purse 1Size: 14cm x 11cm
Antique Chinese pouch purse comprised of apricot silk embroidered and finished with a light green border. This Chinese lady's purse was made with silk satin fabric and hand embroidered with silk thread using a satin embroidery stitch. The edges are bound with carefully aligned silk threads. Each side opens to a separate storage compartment and there is a third compartment which is accessed from the top of the purse. Made and used during the late Qing Dynasty, the quality of the materials and workmanship clearly show that this purse was used by a woman of means.
Purse 1
Purse 1
Purse 2Size: 13cm x 11.5cm
Antique Chinese pouch purse comprised of red silk embroidered and finished with a light blue border. This Chinese lady's purse was made with silk satin fabric and hand embroidered with silk thread using a satin embroidery stitch. The edges are bound with carefully aligned silk threads. The storage compartment is accessed from the top of the purse. Made and used during the late Qing Dynasty, the quality of the materials and workmanship clearly show that this purse was used by a woman of means. Unfortunately, this use has left some wear patterns and some areas appear faded which would be expected in an embroidered piece of this age.
Purse 2
Purse 2
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