Chinese Dress: From the Qing Dynasty to the Present

Chinese Dress: From the Qing Dynasty to the Present

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Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the fashions of modern China. A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians fashion designers and collectors as well as lovers of beautiful clothes everywhere. Chapters include:Dress of the Qing Manchu Rulers 1644-1911Dress of the Manchu Consorts 1644-1911Attire of Mandarins and MerchantsAttire of Chinese WomenRepublican Dress 1912-1949Clothing of the Lower ClassesClothing for ChildrenDress in New China 1950-2006From Imperial robes to foot binding to the cheongsam Chinese Dress spotlights traditional Chinese dress against a background of historical cultural and social change opening a fascinating window for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of China Chinese culture and Chinese fashion history.

Hardcover: 240 pages

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; 1 edition (January 15 2008)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0804836639

ISBN-13: 978-0804836630

Product Dimensions: 9 x 1 x 12 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds

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