Imperial Chinese Robes: From the Forbidden City

by Verity Wilson and Ming Wilson

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"