Qilin Bringing a Child — Nantong Indigo Textile
c. 1950s · Homespun cotton
A child rides a qilin above a phoenix medallion, among gourds, butterflies and scrolling flowers. This worn blue-and-white household textile remains documented after sale.
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Indigo Diamond Lattice — Vintage Nantong Handwoven Cotton
Mid-20th century (estimated) · Old cotton described as handspun, handwoven plain weave
Sold-out vintage Nantong-attributed indigo blue and cream cotton: a densely repeated interlocking geometric diamond pattern on a narrow handwoven fabric length.
The user provided matching original photographs, the full previous Etsy description and an Etsy editing screenshot marked Sold Out. The date and Nantong origin are estimated from owner/seller provenance; handspun yarn, handwoven ground, plant indigo, woodblock application and specific workshop are not independently authenticated. Original Etsy listing ID not yet verified.