Michele Grieder (2 results)

Soft cover. Condition: New. 122 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), map ; 23 cm. This publication takes the readers on a journey to ancient China. It not only serves as a guide to the world of splendid silks, but also invites the readers to immerse themselves in early Chinese culture. During the Han dynasty silk weaving achieved a high standard. Some of the motifs represent a heavenly realm of immortality that the Han people hoped to reach, while embedded inscriptions literally give voice to a request for eternal bliss. The Abegg-Stiftung holds such an object that was once the upper part of a dress. Tailored from blue inscription silk, it bears a unique prayer for immortality.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnAls einige St. Galler Kaufleute 1859 eine erste Erkundungsreise nach Ostasien initiierten, wirkten die gestickten Edelweisse auf den hiesigen Stoffen noch steif und leblos. Aus den Handelskontakten entwickelte sich schon bald ein .