Indigo Prints of China / compiled by Chai Fei, Hsu Chen-peng, Cheng Shang-jen, and Wu Shu-sheng

Identifier:REF.DP.2076

Dimensions:unpaginated, 48 plates : ill. ; 27cm

created by: Chai Fei, Hsu Chen-peng, Cheng Shang-jen, Wu Shu-sheng

Subjects: Decoration and ornament., cloth, indigo

Description:The patterned, handwoven, deep blue cloth of China, one of her many indigenous handicrafts, comes from many parts of the country, but is most popular in central China. The examples shown here are only a fraction of the traditional, yet perennially fresh art, which flourishes in immense variety. -- Introduction excerpt. Not inclusive of book jacket. Includes notes.