This book discusses the development of garment making through archeological investigation, and the portrayals of different types of clothing in ancient texts and drawings. As a retrospective of garments throughout Chinese history, we can define cultural movements throughout the centuries. In vivid color, with illustrations and photographs accompanying the text throughout.
Table of Contents
Preface Shenyi and Broad Sleeves Royal Ceremonial Wear Introduction of Ethnic Minority Styles The Elegant Wei and Jin Period The Thousand Faces of the Tang Costume Silk, the Silk Road and the Art of Embroidery Beizi: a Song Style Garment Ming Garments as Seen in Classical Portraits The Official Uniform Ancient Armor Suits Qi Costumes - a Combination of Manchu and Han Nationality's Clothes Civilized New Clothes and Improved Cheong-sam Farmer & Worker Uniforms and Service-dresses Professional Image and Professional Dresses Adornments and Fairy Tales Hats with Meanings Shawls and the Back Wrapping Cloth A Silhouette of Tibetan Costumes Countless Ornamental Objects Keeping Pace with the World Fashion
