Fu Die 福蝶 Auspicious Butterflies Late Ming Bijia Vest

Product Info

Bask in the beauty of 100 butterflies with this stunning embroidered Bijia 比甲, a traditional long vest with long slits down the side. Adorned with flower and butterfly designs based on cultural relics.

Underneath the bloom and butterflies, a delicately woven jacquard full of plum blossoms! These stunning imprints catch the light of the sun and create a beautiful multidimensional effect within the fabric.

Bijia 比甲 were commonly worn in the Later Ming Dynasty. During colder weather, these vests were paired with long sleeved shirts called Changshan 长衫 (literally "long shirt"), and of course the infamous horse faced skirts 马面裙. During the summer, women opted to just wear the Bijia over their Zhuyao 主要 (undergarment)

If you love the butterflies but want something with more coverage, check out the Bai Die 百蝶 Hundred Butterflies Late Ming Dynasty Embroidered Pifeng Jacket, made from the same fabric and embroidery by the same brand!

This item has a 65 day construction period.

Comes in the colorways:

• Palace Red
• Milk White
• Bamboo Green
• Charcoal Black
  
• Sky Blue

Please note that Luanyu's Wardrobe is an independent shop and each piece is lovingly handcrafted; we greatly appreciate your patience!

Material: 100% polyester for sheer gauze, jacquard, embroidery, and inner lining.

Double lined, custom woven and dyed, alloy metal clasps.

About the brand: 鸾羽家的衣橱

鸾羽家的衣橱, or Luanyu's Wardrobe, is actually a personal favorite and Top 3 Brand within the hanfu community. With high quality fabrics and embroidery, Luanyu continues to wow us with durable, long-lasting pieces that look immaculate. With a 4.9 star rating on Taobao and standing strong at 12 years in the hanfu business, Luanyu remains a forerunner in the scene.

SIZING INFORMATION

Note that Chinese sizes are smaller than US sizes. To avoid wrong sizings, please refer to the sizing chart in the photos. Please measure in centimeters.

CLEANING INFORMATION

Please hand wash carefully as to not ruin the embroidery, jewels, or buttons. Please air dry. Hand washing and air drying also extends the life of your hanfu. For ironing, please use lowest heat setting or steam out the wrinkles.