Lined mid-sleeved cheongsam with floral motif on lilac ground

Lined mid-sleeved cheongsam with floral motif on lilac ground
1930s
Hong Kong Museum of History collection
This cheongsam has a full opening on the right and a slit on the left. The collar, cuffs, front-flap and hem are adorned with hand-fastened binding and piping. The opening of the collar has triple pipings of even width, displaying sophisticated craftsmanship. The shape of the flower buttons echoes the pattern on the shell fabric. The flower buttons, shell fabric, bindings and pipings are of similar colour tones and successfully convey a sense of harmony.