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Title |
Chinese Red Table Runner, 2019 |
Object Name |
Runner, Table |
Description |
Chinese Red Table Runner, 2019. Table runner with pointed ends and tassels, made of three red fabrics with gold details. Underside of runner is a plain, shiny red polyester. Presentation side is two fabrics. Two 3.5" wide borders running the length of the runner are made of a thick matte red brocade with a glossy gold geometric pattern. A 7.25" wide center panel through the length of the runner is a slightly glossy red brocade with gold details of dragons and clouds in a repeating pattern - half the dragons are depicted in a long sinuous S shape, while the other half are curled into circles, and between these are small clouds. The three different fabrics are stitched together with reversed seams. At each pointed end is a red and white braided cord, ending in a .75" multi-strand knot with a 3" long red tassel. |
Date |
2019 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Medium |
Polyester/Fabric |
Catalog Number |
2019.065.004 |
Dimensions |
H-82 W-13.75 inches |
Dimension Details |
no significant depth |
Collection |
3D - Household Accessories |
Inscription Text |
none. |
Notes |
"Red – Fire: Red is an auspicious as well as a popular color in Chinese culture. It symbolizes luck, happiness and joy. It also represents summer season and the Southern Direction. It is the color worn by brides, since it is believed to be an auspicious color for warding off evil. Red also represents vitality, celebration and fertility in traditional Chinese color symbolism. Today, westerners take red to be a representation of China’s Revolution or political system. However, this is definitely not the case since ancient Chinese roots certainly did not factor in the revolution for it. If you are doing business in China, make use of bit of red in marketing, but not too much." https://www.color-meanings.com/color-symbolism-in-chinese-culture-what-do-traditional-chinese-colors-mean/ |
Search Terms |
Decor decoration Decorations Chinese Chinese - California Chinese American Chinese Americans Chinese History Chinese in California Chinese New Year Chinese-American Chinese-Americans Home Decor |
Subjects |
Decorations Chinese immigrants Chinese New Year |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Melodie Lew |