Two embroidered silk mamiamqun skirts, China, late 19th - early 20th century - One in yellow silk damask decorated with flowers, composed of two parts with seven black braided panels sewn onto a flat black silk belt. The flat sides are decorated with a rectangular motif embroidered in blue and white silk thread with peony flowers and large butterflies, while the pleated sides are decorated with multiple small flowers and butterflies. H: 100 cm. - The other in orange silk, composed of two parts with seven gimped panels sewn onto a blue cotton belt. The flat sides are decorated with a rectangular motif embroidered in blue and white silk threads with large flowers (peony, lotus, magnolia), fruit (lemon, peach, melon) and butterflies. The sides are pleated with multiple small flowers and butterflies. The straps are embroidered with flowers and precious Taoist and Buddhist objects. Height: 90.5 cm Discoloration, stain and tear.