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Jiaoling Shan - Lanhua Purple

Jiaoling Shan - Lanhua Purple

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A JiaoLing Shan (交領衫) in a deep purple with a petal pink accent tie.

Made from luxuriously smooth 100% cotton sateen, this lightweight fabric drapes beautifully and shines in the light. 

With a hand-stitched huling and large pipa sleeves, this piece truly is a Ming Dynasty classic.

Note: Small parts of discoloration are normal for secondhand fabrics. This does not affect the final look of the product.

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Fabric/Fiber

100% cotton sateen, thrifted

Care

- Hand wash or dry clean
- In cold water with like colors
- Do not bleach
- Lay flat to dry
- Warm iron or steam
- Do not pull at seams, wring, or scrub aggressively

Size Chart

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Model item details:

  • Wearing Size 10-16

Model measurements:

  • 33 inch bust
  • 27 inch waist

History

This style of Jiaoling Shan comes from the Ming Dynasty, which sought to re-establish Han clothing after the Yuan Dynasty fell.

Ming Dynasty clothing is known for being more reserved and modest, draping and covering the body loosely. It's a stark contrast to the Tang Dynasty, which played with more revealing and heavily ornamented styles.

Cross collared tops have an extensive history in Chinese culture. Figurines from the Shang Dynasty (1600 - 1045 BC) show this, and some of the first fabric artefacts are from the Han Dynasty. However, bone sewing needles found in today's Liaoning Province are over 20,000 years old. Now that's old!