Traditional Chinese Clothing in Hong Kong and South China, 1840-1980

Download or read book Traditional Chinese Clothing in Hong Kong and South China, 1840-1980 written by Valery M. Garrett and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1987 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has been written on the courtly dress and formal costumes of the Qing Dynasty, but this book is the first to offer a detailed account of the clothing worn by ordinary people. Valery Garrett's unique study looks at how life was lived, and the kind of clothing that was worn, in the ruralareas of south China before political disturbances and the encroachment of urbanization changed so much for ever. The result is a valuable document of a traditional style of clothing, now fast disappearing.