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Imperial Wardrobe [Hardcover]

Gary Dickinson (Author), Linda Wrigglesworth (Author)

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Publication Date: September 20, 2000

In 1759, the Qianlong Emperor of China commissioned a catalog of comprehensive, illustrated regulations for ceremonial garments and accessories worn by the members of the imperial household. Not since the HUANGCHAO LIQI TUSHI was written have we seen a more stunning look at the colors, designs, and insignias of China's last imperial dynasty. With detailed descriptions and exquisite illustrations, this invaluable reference preserves the fashionable side of China's dynastic history for generations to come. With beautiful color illustrations culled from public and private collections and a helpful glossary of Chinese terms, IMPERIAL WARDROBE is an ideal reference book for collectors, scholars, and Chinese history enthusiasts.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } In 1759, the Qianlong Emperor of China commissioned a catalog of comprehensive, illustrated regulations for ceremonial garments and accessories worn by the members of the imperial household. Not since the HUANGCHAO LIQI TUSHI was written have we seen a more stunning look at the colors, designs, and insignias of China's last imperial dynasty. With detailed descriptions and exquisite illustrations, this invaluable reference preserves the fashionable side of China's dynastic history for generations to come. With beautiful color illustrations culled from public and private collections and a helpful glossary of Chinese terms, IMPERIAL WARDROBE is an ideal reference book for collectors, scholars, and Chinese history enthusiasts.

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Photographs abound; detailed enlargements clearly show each stitched thread. . . . Imperial Wardrobe should appeal to scholars and textile enthusiasts alike.— PieceWork"A very successful combination of scholarly information and accessible format. . . . superb quality [of color illustrations]." —Visual Resources "IMPERIAL WARDROBE unravels stitch-by-stitch the Manchurian dictates of its luscious silks, scrupulous embroidery and hierarchical insignias." — Contra Costa Times

About the Author

LINDA WRIGGLESWORTH is a London-based dealer specializing in Qing-period court costumes and textiles. She has served as visiting curator, cataloguer, and advisor to museums and collectors throughout the world, and is considered a leading expert in her field.
GARY DICKINSON is a Felllow of the Royal Asiatic Society and a scholar of Chinese history and philosophy. He has written and lectured extensively on the symbolism of Chinese art.

Product Details

Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Ten Speed Press; Revised edition (September 20, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1580081886
ISBN-13: 978-1580081887
Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 0.7 x 12.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,298,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Some six miles to the north-west of the centre of Peking lies the site of the fabled Yuanmingyuan, or Garden of Perfect Brilliance, created in 1709 by the Kangxi Emperor (r. 1662-1722) as a retreat for his fourth son, Yinchen. Read the first page

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chao guan, long gua, chao pao, ligi sushi, ligi tushi, profile mang, liqi tushi, xie zhai, horsehoof cuffs, nei tao, court rohes, long pao, duan zhao, chao dai, insignia squares, imperial duke, formal court robes, profile dragons, wai tao, xing huang, chao zhu, incense colour, official wardrobe, reliquary set, court belt

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