Dong Taoist Shaman's Robe / Tunic with 7 Suns Motif

Seven suns on a night-dark ground.

Dong makers of Guizhou Province, China, created this silk robe or tunic in the early 20th century. It is a Taoist shaman’s robe, and ritual garments of this kind are commonly worn by priests for ceremony. The cloth is a deep blue-black with seven radiating sun medallions in cream and gold thread, one large at the center and six around it. Patterned bands trim the hem, cuffs and side vents.

Hung on a wall, it holds a room’s attention. Dress it with very little else.