Bonghwang-hyungbae (Insignia with Phoenixes)

L : 23cm W : 22cm

Bonghwang-Hyungbae(Insignia) attached to the robes of Royal Ladies in Joseon Dynasty. This insignia is embroidered in clouds, phoenix, waves, rocks and corals with gold gilded thread and polychrome threads on a green satin damask of clouds pattern. The couching stitches around the embroidery motifs and Cintamani bead in the center reinforce the beauty of this insignia.