The bat in China is the symbol for happiness and joy. It is occasionally represented in a very ornate manner and can be mistaken for a butterfly. The Butterfly is a popular symbol in Chinese embroidery. It is the symbol of summer and joy. The water motif was very popular on Chinese garments and is always found on the bottom portion of a robe.
Diagonal stripes represent the depths of the waters.
At the front and back and on either side of a garment, a mountain can be found which seams to emerge from the foamy waves. The Kent State University Museum. All Rights Reserved.