Rank Badge (Buzi) III Pillow
Rank Badge (Buzi) III Pillow
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Officials in Ming and Qing dynasty China wore a badge of rank, or buzi, on the chest and back of their court robes, its bird or animal motif instantly signaling their grade within the nine-tier hierarchy of the imperial bureaucracy. These badges were commissioned individually or in pairs and ranged from modest embroidery to elaborate silk-tapestry weaving, depending on the wealth and status of the official who commissioned them. This example reflects the broader tradition of rank-badge weaving practiced across several centuries of Chinese court dress.
Jacquard-woven both sides in soft, durable yarn; insert included.
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I wanted something for the living room that nobody else would have, and this is it. I have been hunting for a good version of rank badge buzi for two years. Every person who has been in the house has asked where it came from. The colors are richer and warmer than a screen can show. I am thrilled with the whole experience.
I'm keeping it, though I thought about sending it back for a solid week.
The quality here is well beyond what I paid for it. The shading in rank badge buzi has a depth I never noticed in books. This one is staying with us a long time.
I bought this as a housewarming gift and kept it a day before wrapping it. The detail in rank badge buzi holds up from a couple of feet away. The driver tucked it inside the storm door, which I appreciated. I have my eye on a second one.
The quality is better than most of what I have seen at this price. It captures rank badge buzi well enough that I stopped looking for a better one. It does everything I hoped it would.
So glad it found the right spot in your house. Thanks for the kind words. Ines