Power Dressing: Textiles for Rulers and Priests from the Chris Hall Collection and advertising plates

and advertising plates

Approximately 70 works of textiles including three works from the Democratic Republic of East Timur along with raw cotton and hand spun cotton were exhibited

Circa 1930s

or creases

Print length: 295 Pages

Power Dressing: Textiles for Rulers and Priests from the Chris Hall Collection and advertising platesA magnificent exploration of the power and artistry of Chinese textiles, this book showcases 152 pieces from the renowned Chris Hall Collection, one of the largest and most significant private collections of its kind. Beginning with a single robe purchased at auction, Hall's 27 year journey has resulted in a collection of unparalleled breadth and quality, featuring exquisite silk robes, intricate embroideries, and other rare examples of Chinese