Chalk Powder Pouch

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Dublin Core

Title

Chalk Powder Pouch

Subject

Cultural Heritage, Sewing Pattern

Description

Using chalk power pouches, cheongsam masters draft their sewing patterns on fabrics directly. They mark lines by drawing a thread covered with chalk power from the pouch and flick off the powder on the fabric

Creator

Master Fung Yau-choi

Date

Unknown

Rights

Master Fung Yau-choi

Relation

This item is present in the Exhibition Hall of the museum along with the other items of similar usage and technique.

Format

Soft fleece lining and an adjustable drawstring mouth to retain chalk

Language

English

Type

Physical Object

Citation

Master Fung Yau-choi, “Chalk Powder Pouch,” CCCH9051 Group 2, accessed April 20, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-2/items/show/11.