Meticulously hand-stitched with threads of gold and silver, her long silk qipao, a traditional Chinese dress dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), is adorned with delicate floral patterns ...
The qipao, also known as the cheongsam - meaning ... The garment featured many of the design elements of the traditional long dress, but was given a touch of sex appeal with an open neckline.