The gold dragons suggests some relationship to the imperial court. Jacket measures about 48″ wide at the top by 27 1/7″ high; bottom measures 36 from waist to bottom fringe. The size suggests this garment was made for a male. Please contact me if you have any questions. Any light or white patches are from the flash not any wear to the pattern or finish. The item “Superb Antique Chinese Silk Jacket & Trousers Gold Thread Dragons Design” is in sale since Saturday, September 09, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles”. The seller is “caravell” and is located in San Francisco, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.