Noblewoman - Qing Dynasty Fashion Art Print

$18USD $25

Made new for you in 2-3 days

Produced in USA, UK, EU and AUS

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Description

Unravel the enigma of Qing dynasty winter fashion. You're witnessing a sartorial symphony where jade-hued vests clash boldly with fuchsia robes. Bamboo stalks dance across her skirt, whispering tales of resilience.

The crimson-crowned hat, adorned with vermilion beads, proclaims her elevated rank. Turquoise tassels frame her porcelain visage, eyes cast in dignified repose. Observe the intricate brocade trimming her sleeves, a testament to artisanal mastery. Her hand clutches a powder-blue accessory, perhaps a fan or handkerchief.

This isn't mere attire - it's a wearable narrative of status and seasonal adaptation. Howett's brush captures every nuance, from the sheen of silk to the plush texture of fur-lined hems. You're peering through a portal to China's refined past, where each garment spoke volumes.

This artwork invites you to decode the intricate language of noble winter wear, a visual feast of cultural heritage melded with practical elegance. Immerse yourself in this chromatic exploration of Qing aristocratic cold-weather couture.

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Information

• Patience is... boring: Printed locally in the USA, EU, UK and AUS. Meaning your new treasure arrives in a flash, not a sigh.
• Fine art paper for bold statements: Archival grade enhanced matte paper — delivering spectacular colors so rich, potent and tactile that your new print hums with life.
• Forget faded reproductions and printable posters: This print's fueled by colors that sing. Rendered with precision on warm-toned museum quality paper using water-based inks that shine for decades.
• FSC® certified: the math is simple: responsible forest management = art that doesn't cost the earth.

About the Artist

Hardy Jowett was a renowned art historian and textile expert known for his extensive studies of Qing Dynasty Manchu fashion. His meticulous research delved into the intricate designs of longpao robes, phoenix crowns, and kesi-woven fabrics that defined the opulence of the Qing era. Jowett’s passion for preserving the heritage of Manchu fashion led him to document the intricate symbolism in garments—like the nine dragons on Jifu or the embroidered plum blossoms on winter sleeves—that conveyed messages of power, prosperity, and resilience. His scholarship helped elevate these traditional arts, showing the world that every thread, stitch, and design was not just decoration, but a reflection of the cultural heartbeat of an empire. Today, Hardy Jowett's legacy lives on as a key reference for historians and fashion enthusiasts who seek to understand the grandeur and intricacies of Qing Dynasty attire.

Shipping & Delivery

Cost

Orders over $50 USD ship free.

Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

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Returns & Refunds

Returns and Refunds

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request

3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

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Your new fine art print will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.

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