Silken Threads: A History of Embroidery in China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam

by Young Yang Chung

An authoritative guide to the origins, history, aesthetics, and cultural context of East Asian embroidered textiles features lavish photography and detailed coverage of embroidery traditions, the evolution of the embroidered rank badge, and more.

Genres: History, Fashion, Nonfiction, China, Art, Cultural

464 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2005

Reviews

[Claire Sigal · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most beautiful book of embroidery.

[thistle]

The subtitle is somewhat misleading; there is much here on Chinese and Korean embroidery, a little on Japanese embroidery, and a wee bit on Vietnamese. At least they're listed in the "correct" order. Fascinating work as long as you aren't reading for Japanese or Vietnamese textile history....

[Lydia · Rating 5 out of 5]

thank heavens for libraries. wonderful descriptions of the clothes of ancient Korea & Japan.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect!