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60 inches x 36 inches. double sided
Double sided vintage Chinese folk art. "bai jia bei” – a “one hundred families quilt", made from traditional textiles that are intended to give spiritual protection to young children.
Beautifful habd stitched details creatures (snake, spider, lizard, etc.) are part of the “wu du” or “five poisons,” which are actually auspicious symbols, as the poisons are thought to keep bad spirits away. They were traditionally embroidered onto children’s clothing and other textiles.