At 04:33 PM 8/27/2007, you wrote:
My daughter has now decided on a Chinese personna, ca 1575. We
don't have to be particularly authentic, just recognizably
Chinese. She's supposed to be the widow of a Chinese trader in
spices, silks & opium visiting the Spanish court.
I bought Folkwear's cheongsam dress and Chinese coat patterns. Now
I'm looking for some embroidery and/or applique details. An image
search turned up some gorgeous coats/gowns from museums. I'm trying
to find sketches or schematics of decorative facings and embroidery
that are usable to someone who doesn't draw. I've been begging
hubby to draw some of the details off the museum photos for me but
nothing so far.
Any leads? Thanks in advance.
Julie
I can't help as much as I'd like, I have a Tang persona, and don't
know much about the Ming, but here are a few links to start you on
your search. Honestly, the earlier costumes are easier to make than
the cheongsam. Definitely get the 5000 Years book. It is not
infallible, but a great start.
Good Luck,
Genie
A few references:
http://www.marlamallett.com/ref-chinese.htm
There is one Ming costume here:
http://www2.bc.edu/~zhaoyj/dynastycustum.html
A bit of costume history with a picture (from 5000 Years of Chinese
Costume) from the Ming dynasty:
http://www.pureinsight.org/pi/index.php?news=1342
http://www.chinavoc.com.cn/ChineseCulture/ShowArticle.aspx?Id=9278
Time line of Chinese History"
http://www-chaos.umd.edu/history/time_line.html
Some extant embroidery:
http://www.asianart.com/textiles/textile.html
History of Chinese Embroidery:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/arts/embroidery.htm
Tomb figurines:
http://home.planet.nl/~claes027/tomb_figurines/tomb_figurines.htm
Lots of women stories here:
http://www.members.tripod.com/~journeyeast/history.html
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