tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post3383041191865894489..comments2024-03-29T05:22:41.678-04:00Comments on Chinoiserie Chic: Chinoiserie Costumes as ArtBeth Connollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-14588169684943590782010-04-26T21:47:51.263-04:002010-04-26T21:47:51.263-04:00Pink Damsel-What a great idea. Thanks for stopping...Pink Damsel-What a great idea. Thanks for stopping by.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-23364846292243227082010-04-25T11:14:21.597-04:002010-04-25T11:14:21.597-04:00I did a modest version of this: found 2 beautiful ...I did a modest version of this: found 2 beautiful embroidered silk Chinese opera-puppet robes on Ebay and framed them. The Emporer dragon-robe hangs on my husband's closet door, and the Empress phoenix-robe is on mine. Terrific blog!Pink Damselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04924764626564338615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-70269379193483591772010-04-11T14:32:35.629-04:002010-04-11T14:32:35.629-04:00Kathysue-I wish it was used more.Kathysue-I wish it was used more.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-11345748185447939952010-04-10T10:54:07.388-04:002010-04-10T10:54:07.388-04:00I did this very thing years ago for a client. It r...I did this very thing years ago for a client. It resembled the third image. It was stunning in the room an amazing focal point.Kathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-26210269919660222872010-04-09T08:54:55.049-04:002010-04-09T08:54:55.049-04:00Catherine-It is a matador suit but I snuck it in i...Catherine-It is a matador suit but I snuck it in it is such a great example.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-77125276225260358262010-04-08T07:16:45.380-04:002010-04-08T07:16:45.380-04:00Meg-A great idea.Meg-A great idea.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-7891592432661155912010-04-08T01:01:51.681-04:002010-04-08T01:01:51.681-04:00I always have an embroidered Chinese kimono and em...I always have an embroidered Chinese kimono and embroidered slippers in my wardrobe. Nothing worth framing, though. I believe your second photo is a Spanish matadors 'suit of lights'. I almost bought a child size one in Spain. Quite expensive, of course. The work is fabulous.<br /><br />Catherineceeceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962254736526651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-90942541261610683272010-04-07T23:35:04.120-04:002010-04-07T23:35:04.120-04:00SF-The Freer and the Sackler are great sources of ...SF-The Freer and the Sackler are great sources of inspiration for me.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-65358298365283684542010-04-07T23:30:39.689-04:002010-04-07T23:30:39.689-04:00Kitty-Lucky you-you should definitely do that.Kitty-Lucky you-you should definitely do that.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-26239864675978931642010-04-07T23:20:07.515-04:002010-04-07T23:20:07.515-04:00Averill-Especially with high ceilings.Averill-Especially with high ceilings.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-65313132521525555052010-04-07T23:08:47.981-04:002010-04-07T23:08:47.981-04:00Karena-Gorgeous colors.Karena-Gorgeous colors.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-52780267646302220492010-04-07T23:07:13.791-04:002010-04-07T23:07:13.791-04:00Nanee-Thank you so much for your lovely comment. W...Nanee-Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Wonderful to hear from you.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-69349924006047578302010-04-07T23:04:54.133-04:002010-04-07T23:04:54.133-04:00Domestic Goddess-They sound wonderful.Domestic Goddess-They sound wonderful.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-43996405728379093592010-04-07T10:35:11.701-04:002010-04-07T10:35:11.701-04:00I had a collection of Tibetan jackets hung along a...I had a collection of Tibetan jackets hung along a wall. They were stretched out on copper tubes, so sort of a rough luxe look. The fabric place where I go has a ton of chinese/indian/pakistani clothes. maybe i will look for a kimono or robe to hang.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-62614549714228492702010-04-06T21:55:45.042-04:002010-04-06T21:55:45.042-04:00Absolutely stunning examples - especially since mo...Absolutely stunning examples - especially since most of these pieces will never be worn again. The Freer and Sackler galleries provide wonderful examples of framed kimonos. It takes a talented professional to do the job right, but it's certainly worth it!Sanity Fairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837572570886461071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-56188714543309390002010-04-06T20:34:23.430-04:002010-04-06T20:34:23.430-04:00Love, love, love this idea! I have several kimonos...Love, love, love this idea! I have several kimonos, one of which my Granddad brought back from Okinawa after he ran a field hospital during WW2. I have been meaning to put it under glass so I could do this. You just lit a fire under my paws to get it done! Love, KittyKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15308101220891195220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-71189439926579551262010-04-06T17:32:02.090-04:002010-04-06T17:32:02.090-04:00These costumes are art. Particularly love this opt...These costumes are art. Particularly love this option when you're trying to fill a very large wall.Averillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758556623588696377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-25349953794031509322010-04-06T09:27:48.958-04:002010-04-06T09:27:48.958-04:00Gorgeous, I love the gold and yellow, gold and dee...Gorgeous, I love the gold and yellow, gold and deep red! They are works of art!<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-38401485140588496562010-04-06T09:27:48.957-04:002010-04-06T09:27:48.957-04:00Must finally send my rave review of your blog whic...Must finally send my rave review of your blog which I have read since the beginning. As a dinosaur-age antiques/design lover, you validate my lifelong love of chinoiserie, making me almost feel up-to-date. I have many of the things you mention - and some you will get around to, I am sure. <br />Seeing your Chinese robes, which I have on several walls and have worn to galas over the years, has spurred to cease lurking and give you a huge "bravo". (One of your pictures shows a Spanish bullfighters "suit of lights" which I passed along to my daughter and now think I may be asking for its return. Keep up the good work. I also appreciate your daily entries - it's my first stop every morning. Cheers,<br />NaneeNaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702164723261559373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-64467820903978678732010-04-06T08:36:04.341-04:002010-04-06T08:36:04.341-04:00great post. Beautiful images. If you are ever in H...great post. Beautiful images. If you are ever in Hong Kong you should visit Teresa Coleman or Hanlin . Both are top notch Asian antique ealers with gorgeous textiles and chinoiserie ephemera.domesticgoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com