A Collector’s Guide To Chinese Dress Accessories

The clothing and decoration of Imperial China has long captured the imagination of collectors and lovers of beautiful things. Much has been written describing the famous dragon robes of the emperor and his court. Now, for the first time, here is a complete guide to the smaller accessories worn during the Qing dynasty and the period up to the middle of the twentieth century. These accessories more affordable, plentiful, and easier to care for than the dragon robes ? are certain to to pique the interest of any collector, and their historical value and beauty will intrigue all those interested in Chinese history and design.