Gu gong bo wu yuan (China)
Author
Series
Gu gong bo wu yuan cang Qing dai ci qi lei xuan volume Di 1 juan
Publisher
Zi jin cheng chu ban she
Pub. Date
2005
Language
中文(繁體)
Publisher
V&A Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Focusing on the dress and accessories of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), this exquisite book captures the grandeur of the garments worn by emperors and empresses for defined formal engagements. In Qing dynasty China, there were clear rules on what to wear on different occasions. Official dress was worn when the emperor performed sacrifices at the 'Temple of Heaven' and at other important rituals. Auspicious dress was for New Year, birthdays and weddings....