Pictorial Hanging

Picture panel of pale apricot satin with self diapered ground embroidered in shades of blue, green, pink, yellow, rust, red, and black applique. The design represents an emperor and an empress with their attendants. In the background are large sprays of lotus. Border of black satin embroidered with flowers and symbols in colors and gold. The applique motifs are done chiefly in satin stitch, but couched, knot, chain, and laid stitches also used. Lining of course orange gauze. Note dragon design of emperor's robe; phoenix design of Empress'.