A light brown sleeveless cheongsam with floral prints

This is a light brown cheongsam with floral motifs all over. This calf-length piece is made from Fuji silk, a material from China. It is extremely soft and drapes very well.The cheongsam is a ubiquitous Chinese dress that first gained popularity in the early 20th century and was an essential part of a typical woman’s wardrobe. It has its origins in the originally long robes worn by Manchu women of the Qing Dynasty. The cheongsam is usually bespoked to ensure a fitted silhouette and its other distinctive features include a high collar, side slits at the hem and a decorative knot and loop fastener for the collar or shoulder flap, called the ‘hua niu’.

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