Bijoux - bi zhou: n <Fr.> something small, finely wrought
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Wedding Garment
lined bride's vest in pale rose, sage, and cream raw silk.
hand embroidered with motifs inspired by the bride's life and personal, treasured images/items.
silver and gold metallic threads, pearl and plain cotton floss, silk floss, in 38 colours. silk-covered
buttons, hand-crocheted button loops. glass, crystal and gold beading on transparent filament.
women's size small. (detail photos below; click thumbnails to enlarge)
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(vest back)
details below (click to enlarge):
1 - front placket
2 - centre front panel
3 - r. front panel motif
4 - l. front panel motif
5 - r. front panel motif
6 - l. front panel motif
7 - neckline motif
8 - front waist, showing silk-covered button and crocheted button loop
9 - side panel "stars" w/ cut glass beads
10 - jacquard fill in front panel diamonds
11 - large back motif
12 - small back motifs
details below (click to enlarge):
1 - front placket
2 - centre front panel
3 - r. front panel motif
4 - l. front panel motif
5 - r. front panel motif
6 - l. front panel motif
7 - neckline motif
8 - front waist, showing silk-covered button and crocheted button loop
9 - side panel "stars" w/ cut glass beads
10 - jacquard fill in front panel diamonds
11 - large back motif
12 - small back motifs
