The Feng Shui Shop

ANTIQUE CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED ROBE artists estate US $450.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 15:07:43 PDT

Old Chinese Embroidered Lounge Set (Pants, Top, Jacket) US $89.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 15:26:28 PDT

Asian Antique silks US $2,500.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 16:04:09 PDT

Antique embroider chinese silk dragon robe blue ji_fu US $6,800.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 16:50:36 PDT

Antique Chinese minority embroidered wall-hanging US $90.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 17:28:48 PDT

Antique Gold Thread on Blk Silk Butterflies Table Scarf US $39.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 18:20:00 PDT

Chinese Miao girl's hand batik embroidery flex skirt US $50.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:18:24 PDT

Chinese Miao girl's hand batik embroidery flex skirt US $50.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:18:29 PDT

Chinese Miao girl's hand batik embroidery flex skirt US $50.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:18:33 PDT

Chinese Miao girl's hand embroidery flex skirt US $50.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:18:37 PDT

Chinese Miao girl's hand linen local cloth flex skirt US $50.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:18:42 PDT

Chinese Miao People old local cloth Hand Batik 22.5" US $38.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:18:46 PDT

Chinese Miao People's old local cloth Hand Batik US $32.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:19:00 PDT

Chinese Miao People's old local cloth Hand Batik 27" US $38.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:19:05 PDT

Chinese Miao People's old local cloth Hand Batik 27" US $50.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:19:11 PDT

Chinese Miao People's old local cloth Hand Batik 29" US $42.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:19:20 PDT

Chinese Miao's child's hand batik embroidery flex Skirt US $50.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:19:33 PDT

Chinese Miao's child's hand batik embroidery flex Skirt US $50.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:19:37 PDT

Antique Chinese Hand Embroidered Pouch US $25.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 20:45:43 PDT

ANTIQUE EMBROIDER CHINESE KIMONO DESIGN, MUSEUM UNIQUE US $399.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 8:55:26 PDT

Antique Chinese Very Fine Blind Stitch Embroidery US $34.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 10:05:56 PDT

Antique EMBROIDERED CHINESE ROBE-ONE SIZE-GORGEOUS US $1,300.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 12:46:56 PDT

Antique Chinese Embroidered Floral Silk Panel 1800's US $698.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 14:58:32 PDT

PINK ANTIQUE HAND EMBROIDERED CHINESE SLEEVE PANEL #10 US $99.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 17:07:58 PDT

PINK ANTIQUE HAND EMBROIDERED CHINESE SLEEVE PANEL #11 US $99.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 17:08:01 PDT

ANTIQUE HAND EMBROIDERED CHINESE SLEEVE PANEL #3 US $99.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 17:08:04 PDT

ANTIQUE HAND EMBROIDERED CHINESE SLEEVE PANEL #2 US $99.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 17:08:06 PDT

ANTIQUE CHINESE SLEEVE BAND #9 FORBIDDEN STITCH US $199.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 17:08:09 PDT

ANTIQUE YELLOW HAND EMBROIDERED CHINESE SLEEVE PANEL #4 US $99.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 17:30:47 PDT

Antique asian Chinese silk embroidery tapestry vintage US $25.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 17:36:22 PDT

Chinese Hainan Yao people's old hand Embroidery Pants US $100.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 18:04:21 PDT

Chinese Miao People's old Hand Batik Baby Carrier US $50.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 18:11:50 PDT

Chinese Miao People's old woman' s Embroidery Bellyband US $38.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 18:16:26 PDT

Chinese Miao's Children old Embroidery bib Costume US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 19:01:18 PDT

Chinese Miao's Children old Embroidery Costume US $49.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 19:01:23 PDT

Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Jacket Emperial Stich US $199.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 19:30:41 PDT

Antique Chinese Bound Feet Lotus Butterfly Shoes US $222.22 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 19:41:21 PDT

Chinese miao people old Hand Embroidery Scarf US $49.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 20:31:48 PDT

Chinese original old Batik Embroidery Baby Carrier US $99.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 20:31:54 PDT

Chinese Miao people's pleated old Skirt US $49.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 20:31:59 PDT

Chinese Minority's old Embroidery Costume US $49.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 20:32:05 PDT

Old Chinese Miao Batik & Embroidered Jacket CS8018 US $79.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 21:06:41 PDT

Old Chinese Miao Batik & Embroidered Jacket CS8036 US $79.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 21:06:50 PDT

Old Chinese Miao Batik & Embroidered Jacket CS8040 US $79.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 21:06:53 PDT

Old Chinese Miao Batik & Embroidered Jacket CS8044 US $79.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 21:06:57 PDT

Old Chinese Miao Batik & Embroidered Jacket CS8057 US $99.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 21:07:01 PDT

Old Chinese Miao Batik & Embroidered Jacket CS8065 US $99.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 21:07:05 PDT

Old Chinese Miao Batik & Embroidered Jacket CS8072 US $99.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 21:07:09 PDT

Old Chinese Tribal Dong Embroidered Jacket C8054 US $89.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 21:07:22 PDT

Old Chinese Tribal Dong Embroidered Jacket C8055 US $89.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 21:07:25 PDT

I love the ROM and I’m so lucky to be on the receiving end of their hospitality.

The Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume presents highlights from the ROM’s renowned collection of over 50,000 textile and costume artifacts, in a display of approximately 200 pieces dating from the 1st millennium BC to the 21st century AD. Outstanding examples include Chinese imperial costume, late Antique and early Islamic textiles from Egypt, western fashion from the Baroque period to the present day and early Canadian coverlets. These illustrate the extensive transformations in the design and technology of textiles and clothing throughout the past three millennia. Due to conservation considerations, the artifacts are to be changed on a regular basis.

The Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume is located on the 4th floor of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal and it is the final gallery to be added to the space. The gallery will feature highlights from their massive collection of over 50,000 artifacts. The current exhibit features 200 artifacts dating from 200 BC. Patricia was a 50 year volunteer for the museum and the gallery was a surprise Christmas gift from her husband, William, in 1999.

The gallery features the uses of paint, ink and dye in textiles, weaving, some of the worlds oldest living textiles, needlework, Chinese textiles, art of tailoring from 18th century present day and luxury silk textile designs from Europe from 15th to 18th century. There was a good mix of textiles and costumes. It was a bonus to be able to get a 360 degree view of the artifacts, so you could inspect all the details. I’m always amazed at how small people were in 15th century. MJ jokingly suggested that I could fit into some of the more beautiful pieces like this (click to see larger image)

Formal overdress - Egyptian silk tabby brocaded in gold and silver filé

I only wish I could fit into it. Actually strike that, I don’t want to be thin enough to wear it. Visit the exhibit, you’ll understand what I mean.

Woman’s toga dress printed with Henri Matisse’s Femmes et singes - Designed by Vivienne Westwood (b.1941). This simple T-shaped dress is from Westwood’s first collection under her own name.

This dress was worn by Kate Moss out and about one night years ago. I tried to track the picture down but I can’t find it.

Two-piece day suit - Designed by Azzedine Alaïa (b.1940) Textile produced in Japan for Alaïa, Paris

This suit is to die for, this picture doesn’t give you an idea of how perfect it is.

Two piece day suit - Designed by Hubert de Givenchy (b.1927) France (Paris) Spring/summer 1956

Cocktail dress called Delphine - Designed by Christian Dior (1905 – 1957) Silk extended tabby (gros de tours) France (Paris) Fall/winter 1956 – 1957

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