Chinese Dress In Detail by Vanessa Chan

A richly illustrated, close-up study of Chinese clothing that examines garments, textiles, embroidery and construction techniques to reveal how dress reflects cultural meanings, regional styles and historical change; using detailed photography and explanatory notes, it analyzes motifs, materials, tailoring and ornamentation while tracing the social, ceremonial and class-related functions of costume and the ways traditional dress has adapted to modern tastes.

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