
1990s · 1990s · Chinese
Designer
Mattel
Production
mass-produced
Material
silk brocade
Culture
Chinese
Movement
Minimalism
Influences
1930s Shanghai qipao · traditional Chinese formal dress
This miniature qipao features a fitted silhouette characteristic of the traditional Chinese dress form, rendered in golden silk brocade with floral motifs. The dress displays the classic high mandarin collar, cap sleeves, and asymmetrical front closure with traditional pankou button loops. The fabric appears to be a jacquard-woven brocade with raised floral patterns in gold against a darker ground. Side slits are visible at the hem, maintaining the garment's traditional proportions. The overall construction follows authentic qipao tailoring principles, scaled down for the doll format while preserving the dress's cultural identity and formal elegance.
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