tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159519508099149300.post1317150715958618343..comments2012-04-12T22:25:36.495-07:00Comments on OHMIMOLA: Off the CuffAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04309658732555565381noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159519508099149300.post-65676345575575594882011-03-23T13:46:28.473-07:002011-03-23T13:46:28.473-07:00Many things reserved in China for the Emperor were...Many things reserved in China for the Emperor were described as forbidden as in The Forbidden City which is where the royal family and the court lived.<br /><br />Pure speculation - I have no proof but I wonder if this stitch used for embroidery and decoration was so special and coveted that it was reserved for clothing for the special silk garments worn in the Fobidden City. <br />DianaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00939002844851651470noreply@blogger.com