Woman's Bridal Dress, Tabard

Cleveland Museum of Art

The tabard, titled "Woman's Bridal Dress", by the artist, is a sleeveless vest with a round neckline. The vest has a predominantly black background with intricate designs and patterns. The front of the vest features two large, rectangular sections with gold borders. The left and right sections have a gold dragon design on a dark blue background with clouds, birds and other motifs. The top center section has a design with a bird and geometric patterns. The vest has a pink lining visible at the top and down the center. There are black ties on either side. The bottom of the vest has a multicolored tassel fringe. The vest appears to be made of silk or a similar material and features a mix of embroidery and other decorative techniques.