Trouser Band
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1875/1900
Medium
Forty-four pairs and eight odd pieces of embroidered sleeve, ankle bands, etc. on gauze.
Dimensions
12.7 × 30.8 cm (5 × 12 1/8 in.)
Classification
costume - embroidery
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
156171
Art Historical Context
### Trouser Band, Qing Dynasty (1875/1900) Step into the refined world of late Qing dynasty textiles with this delicate *Trouser Band*, crafted by Han-Chinese artisans around 1875–1900. During the Qing era (1644–1911), under Manchu rule, Han Chinese communities preserved and innovated traditional costume elements, blending functionality with exquisite decoration. This small yet remarkable piece (12.7 × 30.8 cm) comprises forty-four pairs and eight odd embroidered bands for sleeves, ankles, and trousers, mounted on airy gauze. It reflects the era's emphasis on embroidered accessories that ador...
About the Artist
Han-Chinese
**Han-Chinese** was the collective attribution given to anonymous artisans of Han Chinese descent who crafted intricate embroidered textiles during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). These makers, active primarily in the late 18th to early 20th centuries, specialized in luxurious garments and furnishings that showcased the pinnacle of Han Chinese needlework traditions. Their early lives and individual ...