Daoist priest’s robe (jiangyi)

Taoist priest robe of black satin embroidered in couched gold threads and couched twist in colors. On the back conventional Taoist motives and large medallions with Buddhist symbols. On shoulders, large, trailing sprays of lotus. On the front the Yang and Yin symbol. Borders of Buddhist emblems and lotus, edged with Greek key meander in couched yellow twist. Lining of leaf green satin with scattered leaf and flower design.