Chinese Antique robe stand is made of solid elmwood, with elaborate hand carved clouds and a geometric lattice design to properly display and care for high end silk robes and to prevent creasing from folding. The lattice carving symbolizes a well organized cosmic harmony that brings peace and stability to a home. The original cinnabar red finish with golden highlights on the hand-carved wing top suggests a wealthy upper class home and was custom made by a craftsman for the head of a household, perhaps as part of a wedding dowry. It dates back to the 1920s, comes from northern China, and was used to display silk and silk robes and kimonos. Imagine displaying your Asian robe or kimono as a backdrop or as a decorative piece. It makes an outstanding bedroom headboard, or a room divider or backdrop in any interior. Easy to ship and assemble at home by joining the mortise and tenon joints. No nails required, and the design is stable under the weight of heavy robes.