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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
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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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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 Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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 Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Twelve Symbols, Linda Wrigglesworth, Qianlong Emperor, Summer Palace, British Library, New Year, Son Ltd, Ursa Major, Flowery Creature, Royal Engineers Museum, Altar of Heaven, Board of Ritual, Empress Dowager Cixi, Hundred Cranes Robe, Lord Macartney, Men's Court Robes, General Gordon, Kangxi Emperor, Prince Guo, Son of Heaven, Yongzheng Emperor, Altar of Agriculture, Altar of Earth, Altar of the Moon, Big Dipper New!
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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 Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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 Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Twelve Symbols, Linda Wrigglesworth, Qianlong Emperor, Summer Palace, British Library, New Year, Son Ltd, Ursa Major, Flowery Creature, Royal Engineers Museum, Altar of Heaven, Board of Ritual, Empress Dowager Cixi, Hundred Cranes Robe, Lord Macartney, Men's Court Robes, General Gordon, Kangxi Emperor, Prince Guo, Son of Heaven, Yongzheng Emperor, Altar of Agriculture, Altar of Earth, Altar of the Moon, Big Dipper New!
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