Imperial Chinese Robes: From the Forbidden City
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In Qing Dynasty China (1644-1911) there were clear rules on what to wear on different occasions. Official dresses were worn when the emperor performed sacrifices and other important rituals. Auspicious dresses were for New Year, birthdays, and weddings; military dresses for troop inspection; traveling dresses for hunting and royal visits to provinces; and ordinary dresses for events of a non-celebrative nature, such as mourning. When not performing...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1851776206
ISBN13:9781851776207
Release Date:March 2011
Publisher:Victoria & Albert Museum
Length:128 Pages
Weight:1.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 9.3" x 11.3"
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