This rectangular bed spread with embroidery on a lime green base is stitched together using the satin stitch and voided satin stitch. Satin stitches are series of flat stitches used to completely cover a section of the background fabric. At the centre of the piece is a large spray of peonies, which is representative of wealth and prosperity in the Chinese culture. The panel has a border adorned with motifs of rose like peonies and birds. Green is also considered an auspicious colour in Peranakan culture. It was associated with birth, growth and therefore fertility. Such works of embroidery and beadwork had several functions, ranging from tablecloths to drapes for windows and doors among others. These larger pieces were possibly produced by professional embroiderers in China for Straits Chinese clients in Southeast Asia. The auspicious symbols on this panel suggest it was possibly used in wedding ceremonies, such as the drapes for the traditional wedding bed.
