Ivory Qi Pao with Pink Trim and Beaded Flowers

Overview: This white silk satin qi pao is decorated with flowers made from small glass beads. It has short sleeves and is floor-length.

Construction: This ankle-length qi pao is made of ivory silk satin. It has short sleeves and is unlined. There is a 2" standing collar stiffened with a piece of plastic that can be removed through a slot at center back; the collar is lined with white polyester. The qi pao has 8 white and pale blue glass beaded flowers with large pink centers and plum stems that start at the left shoulder and cross the front of the chest and extend down the right side. There are slits at either side at the hem. The hem, slits, neck, collar, opening, and armholes are trimmed with pink and ivory silk satin. It closes at center front neck with one hook and loop then across the right side with 7 snaps and a white metal zipper in the right side seam.

Damage: The seams have teased apart due to wear.