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A head-to-toe exploration of Chinese dress through sumptuous, detailed photography of some of the most fascinating historic and contemporary pieces in the V&Aâs outstanding collection. Chinese Dress in Detail reveals the beauty and variety of Chinese dress for women, men and children, both historically and geographically, showcasing the intricacy of decorative embroidery and rich use of materials and weaving and dyeing techniques. The reader is granted a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to display, from quivering hair ornaments, stunning silk jackets and coats, festive robes and pleated skirts, to pieces embellished with rare materials such as peacock-feather threads or created through unique craft skills, as well as handpicked contemporary designs. A general introduction provides an essential overview of the history of Chinese dress, plotting key developments in style, design and mode of dress, and the traditional importance of clothi

Table of Contents
Introduction
1 Headwear
2 Necklines and Shoulders
3 Sleeves
4 Pleats
5 Edgings
6 Buttons
7 Embroidery
8 Footwear

Glossary
Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Picture Credits
Index

Chinese Dress in Detail Victoria and Albert

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      Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Published 26 October 2023
      ISBN-13 9780500480939
      978-0500480939
      ISBN-10 0500480931
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A head-to-toe exploration of Chinese dress through sumptuous, detailed photography of some of the most fascinating historic and contemporary pieces in the V&Aâs outstanding collection. Chinese Dress in Detail reveals the beauty and variety of Chinese dress for women, men and children, both historically and geographically, showcasing the intricacy of decorative embroidery and rich use of materials and weaving and dyeing techniques. The reader is granted a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to display, from quivering hair ornaments, stunning silk jackets and coats, festive robes and pleated skirts, to pieces embellished with rare materials such as peacock-feather threads or created through unique craft skills, as well as handpicked contemporary designs. A general introduction provides an essential overview of the history of Chinese dress, plotting key developments in style, design and mode of dress, and the traditional importance of clothi

      Table of Contents
      Introduction
      1 Headwear
      2 Necklines and Shoulders
      3 Sleeves
      4 Pleats
      5 Edgings
      6 Buttons
      7 Embroidery
      8 Footwear

      Glossary
      Further Reading
      Acknowledgments
      Picture Credits
      Index

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