Vintage Qipaos to donate

[Karen Mortenson]

Hello!
I have loads of my grandmother's Quipaos from the 50s-70s. I would like to find a good home for them. The fabrics are lovely and of all weights. Do any of you have thoughts on where I can donate them? Many thanks!

 

[Jonathan]

Are you looking for someone to take them to sell them, or are you looking for a collector or museum who would take them to keep?

 

[Karen Mortenson]

Are you looking for someone to take them to sell them, or are you looking for a collector or museum who would take them to keep?

I just want them to land where they will be appreciated. I don't need to make any money from them.

 

[Jonathan]

It depends where you are - museums that collect and exhibit Chinese cultural history might be interested in a few examples but a lot depends on colours, patterns, condition, labels, etc. I would suggest taking pics of them. They aren't as desirable in the marketplace right now as they were ten years ago because many younger buyers are overly cautious about cultural appropriation.

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

Hello!
I have loads of my grandmother's Quipaos from the 50s-70s. I would like to find a good home for them. The fabrics are lovely and of all weights. Do any of you have thoughts on where I can donate them? Many thanks!

I have a few clients who collect these garments. If you PM me, I'll be happy to pass your contact info along to them.