Miao Embroidered Cushion Cover Chairs modern wardrobe or as a

modern wardrobe or as a more general storage unit

with rituals and offerings a regular and important part of this

Please note - not intended for use to hold liquids

made up of individually cut pieces of wood that fit together with mortise and tenon joints

This style of chair appeared slightly later in China's history than the 'Yoke-Back' or 'Official's Hat' chair

Miao Embroidered Cushion Cover Chairs modern wardrobe or as aThese brightly patterned cushions are hand stitched on both sides using old cotton and hemp fabric taken from the hems of the dresses of the Miao people. One of China's largest ethnic minorities, the Miao live mainly in Guizhou province and are well know for their colourful embroidered fabrics and silver jewellery. The vintage fabric is carefully cut and stitched by hand, so each cushion cover is unique. The images shown here are examples only.