Chapter 152 Tang Dynasty Cloud Pattern Dragon! ! !
Chapter 152 Tang Dynasty Cloud Pattern Dragon! ! !
"Sister Qian, there is someone else here, can you please stop calling me that."
Cheng Zhimo was really speechless.
Although Sister Qian always called him that in the past.
He didn't refute.
But Zhuang Zhou is here today, and this is his adopted brother.
Being called little brother by Sister Qian again.
It feels like I am really small.
"Oh, who is this young master?"
Sister Qian also saw Zhuang Zhou at this time, holding a piece of silk in her hand.
"Sister Qian, this is my adopted brother, his name is Zhuang Zhou, and he is the owner of Zhuangji Grocery Store in Xishi City."
Sister Qian's eyes fell on Zhuang Zhou and looked at him carefully.
Just now he said:
"I've heard about you. It's said that the underwear that girls in Kyoto like recently came from your store. Is this true?"
Zhuang Zhou also looked at Sister Qian carefully.
Sister Qian is about twenty-four or five years old and a little fat.
She has a pretty face, and she looks very charming in a green dress.
"Yes, those treasures are sold from Zhuang Kee Grocery Store."
Zhuang Zhou did not deny it and nodded directly.
"Oh, what do you mean Mr. Zhuang's family came to my shop?"
Just as Zhuang Zhou was about to speak, he heard Cheng Zhimo say:
"My sworn brother wants to make clothes. I thought that Sister Qian has the best craftsmanship in Chang'an City, so I brought him here."
Zhuang Zhou responded:
"Yes, I have a batch of silk and satin in my hand, and I want to make it into clothes. But my requirement is to make the best embroidery on the silk and satin. I wonder if Sister Qian can do it?"
Sister Qian did not reply immediately, but glanced at the silk in Zhuang Zhou's hand:
"Can I take a look at your satin first?"
"of course can!"
Zhuang Zhou presented the silk and satin, and Sister Qian looked at it carefully.
Quick answer:
"That's right! This is fine silk and satin. It looks like a gift from the palace."
"How about it? Can this be done?"
"Of course, but do you want to wear it for yourself?"
This was something Zhuang Zhou had not thought of beforehand.
Originally, he just wanted to make a Tang Dynasty costume and take it back with him.
But now I find that there should be a standard!
After thinking about it, I decided to use myself as the prototype.
"Yes, can you make me a set?"
Sister Qian showed full confidence at this time:
"What's the problem? Uncle He, come and help me measure the dimensions of this shop owner."
At this time an old man came out with a rope in his hand.
Ask Zhuang Zhou to raise his hands and open his arms in cooperation.
Then record some of Zhuang Zhou's body measurements.
No words were spoken the whole time.
Finally, Uncle He took a brush and drew, then handed the recorded data to Sister Qian.
Sister Qian took a look and finally said:
"Okay! The dimensions have been measured. Can you tell us your specific requirements? For example, what patterns do you want to embroider?"
Zhuang Zhou actually wanted to do embroidery with a dragon pattern.
But how dare he do this!
So I thought about it and said:
"Can I embroider a python robe?"
After the words fell, Cheng Zhimo asked first:
"Brother Zhuang, are you talking about the four-clawed dragon?"
Zhuang Zhou hummed, a little unsure:
"May I?"
"Of course you can!"
Cheng Zhimo said nonchalantly:
"However, it seems that no one has ever done this kind of embroidery on clothes, right, Sister Qian?!"
Sister Qian nodded and said:
"Indeed, no one has ever thought of doing such embroidery on clothes... But why don't you do cloud pattern dragon embroidery, it looks much better."
"Ah? Can I make a moiré dragon?"
"Why not!"
After saying that, Sister Qian shouted again:
"Uncle He, take out the cloud pattern dragon embroidery I made earlier."
Soon Uncle He came over with a piece of cloth in his hand.
After Sister Qian took it, she placed it on the table and led Zhuang Zhou to inspect it.
Only then did Zhuang Zhou look at it carefully.
The cloth is embroidered with a cloud-patterned dragon pattern. The whole dragon is in a soaring posture. There are double horns on the dragon's head. The dragon's lips are wide and the upper part of the lips is upturned like a comb.
Then the dragon's body is covered with mesh-like scales, its legs are plump and have three-toed claws, and there are wings on both sides of its body.
The dragon's tail passes through one of the hind legs, showing an S-shaped bend.
It looks very elegant and spiritual.
Especially this exquisite embroidery work really stunned Zhuang Zhou.
He was sure that if he brought this Tang Dynasty cloud pattern dragon embroidery back.
It can definitely shock the embroidery world.
But some people don't understand how the people can use this cloud pattern dragon pattern.
Shouldn’t this only be used by the royal family?
In fact, Zhuang Zhou didn't understand.
The use of dragon pattern clothing will gradually be restricted after the Tang Dynasty.
Especially in the Ming Dynasty, dragon patterns and yellow became unique to the royal family.
It is a royal symbol and cannot be used by ordinary people.
Now that he saw such exquisite and gorgeous cloud pattern dragon embroidery, Zhuang Zhou was even more sure that he had come to the right place.
"Sister Qian, I want to make such a moiré dragon pattern. How much do you think it will cost?"
"You provided the silk and satin yourself. If you calculate it this way, it will take twelve threads to make a ready-made garment with moiré and dragon embroidery."
Twelve guan to make a piece of clothing is definitely a sky-high price for ordinary people.
But this is the best embroidery.
Purely handmade.
And to Zhuang Zhou, this little money is nothing.
Because what he makes is a work of art.
When it is used in the future, it does not mean that it is only used as clothing.
So Zhuang Zhou didn't think it was expensive at all.
"By the way, Sister Qian, how long does it take to make this ready-made garment?"
Zhuang Zhou almost forgot this time.
Director Meng has already said hello that he must see the sample at noon the day after tomorrow at the latest.
Counting now, it will only take less than two days.
After hearing this, Sister Qian replied leisurely:
"It will take about ten days."
When Zhuang Zhou heard this, his heart immediately dropped:
"It takes so long?!"
"This is already pretty fast."
Sister Qian explained:
“The cutting, sewing and hemming of satin can take at least two days, and the most time-consuming part is the embroidery.
Even the most skilled embroiderer here needs at least seven days. "
It's definitely too late!
"But I want to get the goods before noon the day after tomorrow at most."
"This is not possible. The cutting, sewing and other processes of silk and satin will take a day and a half at the fastest. Unless there is a finished product with similar embroidery, I am confident that I can get the goods before noon the day after tomorrow."
"That's it!"
Zhuang Zhou frowned and glanced at the cloud pattern dragon embroidery on the desk.
Suddenly, he had an idea:
"Sister Qian, why don't you sell me this cloud pattern dragon embroidery first? I'm willing to pay a lot of money to buy it."
Sister Qian immediately shook her head and said:
"This is the treasure of my shop. Nineteen embroiderers took forty-nine days to complete the embroidery."
When Zhuang Zhou heard this, he became even more excited.
There was already a look of surprise on his face.
I even want to get this cloud pattern dragon embroidery.
"Sister Qian, you see, Cheng Zhimo and I are sworn brothers. You call Cheng Zhimo little brother. Speaking of which, we are also siblings.
Now, brother, I really like this embroidery. Anyway, you can do it again in the future, so you might as well sell it to me.
In addition, brother, I am willing to pay a high price, just ask. "
Zhuang Zhou was also shameless and directly called himself his younger brother.
Keep getting closer.
But Cheng Zhimo frowned after hearing this.
Thus.
Then am I not the little brother again?
After hearing this, Sister Qian seemed to be really deep in thought.
After a while he said:
"May I ask, how much can you pay?"
"This depends on Sister Qian. Calculate the labor costs and other costs."
"Labor cost? What you say is interesting, so I have to quote a big price?"
Zhuang Zhou said with a relaxed expression:
"You can just say it?"
Anyway, in his opinion, copper coins are game currency.
It doesn’t hurt to spend whatever you want.
At worst, I can just make more money later.
"Then three hundred dollars!"
Cheng Zhimo suddenly revealed Kazilan's big eyes, his face full of shock.
This is really a big opening for a lion!
Who knows.
I heard Zhuang Zhou agree:
"Okay! Just three hundred dollars!"
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