This is a beautiful three-piece vintage Chinese pyjama and robe set, made of rich royal-blue pure silk satin and decorated with vibrant machine-embroidered silk thread figural motifs. Produced during the late 1950s or early 1960s, sets like this were part of the high-quality export garments sold in North America and Europe, admired for their colour, craftsmanship, and comfort.
This vintage Chinese pyjama and robe set includes a long robe, a short pyjama top, and matching drawstring trousers. All three pieces feature detailed figural scenes framed within circular medallions, surrounded by colourful floral motifs and scrollwork done in satin-stitch embroidery. The embroidery shows the unmistakable soft sheen of silk thread, combined with the uniform precision of mid-century machine work.
The robe and pyjama top both have wide sleeves and a comfortable, loose silhouette typical of mid-century export fashion with Chinese stylistic influence. The set is labelled “Pure Silk.”
Sizing: there is no size tag, and although this set should fit a medium to large size, please rely on the following measurements for fit:
Robe:
Neck: 15" around
Across shoulders including sleeves: 51"
Seam-to-seam shoulders: 27" (seam falls onto upper arm; estimated natural shoulder approx. 16")
Sleeve length: 17 1/2" from estimated shoulder
Bust: 44"
Waist: 46"
Length (back, neck seam to hem): 42"
Pyjama Top
Shoulders & sleeves: same as robe
Bust: 43"
Bottom circumference: 53 1/2"
Length: 29 1/2"
Pyjama Pants
Waist: 36" fully extended; adjustable via drawstring to needed waist
Inseam: 28"
Length (side): 43"
Condition: Excellent condition - this set looks unused. The only noted issue is that the Pure Silk label is unstitched on one side
Dating: 1950s–1960s. The style, construction, silk satin fabric, machine-embroidered silk thread, and export-market design are all characteristic of mid-century Chinese embroidered lounge and pyjama sets.
Notes: This is a genuine mid-century export-quality embroidered vintage Chinese pyjama and robe set, not a modern reproduction. The craftsmanship and luxurious silk make it suitable for wear, display, or collection.
This is a striking vintage Chinese pyjama and robe set - unusual to find three matching pieces together like this, especially in this condition!