Chinese dress in detail

Abstract

"This informative and fascinating survey of Chinese fashion brings together nearly 100 items of clothing, from as early as the Shang dynasty ( c.1600-1046 BCE) to the present day. Showcasing some of the finest pieces in the V&A's dress collection, Chinese Dress in Detail reveals the exquisite embroidery, weaving and dyeing techniques and decorative motifs of these spectacular garments." -- publisher description.

Contents

1. Headwear -- 2. Necklines and Shoulders -- 3. Sleeves -- 4. Pleats -- 5. Edgings -- 6. Buttons -- 7. Embroidery -- 8. Footwear.