Kongfu Jiucang 孔府旧藏 Confucius' Collection Ming Dynasty Crane Mandarin Square Buzi Yuanling Ao Top Purse Adorned with opulent brocades of

Adorned with opulent brocades of qilin 麒麟 (Chinese unicorn) and Luan 鸾 (male phoenix)

a popular button style from 17th century China

Chuan Dai continues to put out amazing pieces with every drop

Stunning embroidery upon a classic Qing Dynasty outfit for Manchurian women

Kongfu Jiucang 孔府旧藏 Confucius' Collection Ming Dynasty Crane Mandarin Square Buzi Yuanling Ao Top Purse Adorned with opulent brocades ofStep into the red walls of the Ming Dynasty imperial palace and feel the luxury of the highest class. This traditional round collar shirt from the Ming Dynasty, called Yuanling Ao , is a piece directly from artifacts of court officials' uniforms. Two cranes dance across a background of brightly colored Chinese clouds, a creature typically reserved for those of the highest ranks. Red capped cranes represent longevity, immortality, and wisdom and have