This item was purchased about 20 years ago from a museum that was closing in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. I bought it because I liked it, and I researched what the design meant. It is a piece of fabric with traditional embroidery, likely made with a motif from the Qing Dynasty era. It appears to be a part of a ceremonial robe for the emperor, called a "Long Pao" (Dragon Robe) at the time. Motifs such as dragons, clouds, and the sun are characteristic, and were used on the clothing of nobles. In particular, the five-clawed dragon was a symbol that only the emperor could use. This seems to be an old silk embroidered cloth from the Hmong people. While I cannot provide proof, how about enjoying it while imagining its history? Size of the embroidered portion: Vertical: Approximately 51cm Horizontal: Approximately 41cm