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Paul Haig and collaborator Marla Shelton have written "Threads of Gold: Antique Chinese Textiles from Ming to Ch'ing." This book is a comprehensive guide to collectible Chinese textiles. Published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., Threads of Gold includes an extensive number of textile examples along with an easy to follow grading system to assist in determining value. Threads of Gold is beautifully illustrated with over 500 detailed photos of ceremonial court robes, badges and decorative textiles dating from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to the Ch'ing Dynasty (1644-1911). It is designed for historians, Asian studies scholars and textiles collectors, from beginning to advanced, as a real-world representation of available pieces and an in-depth study. It is a must for appraisers and connoisseurs alike.

Purchase copies from antiquechinesetextiles.com. $50 +s/h.

For more on the book visit www.antiquechinesetextiles.com

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Antique Japanese Preist's Silk Brocade Kesa Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900   item# 561359 (stock#HG 5239)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $7,500  This Japanese priest’s kesa was made from the yardage of a Chinese ch’ao-pao- an unusual use for a formal court robe! The yardage is a brocaded silk of extremely high quality and workmanship, and the work on the kesa is of very high quality. A striking piece, it dates to the first half of the nineteenth century. Dimensions: 80” x 46” ...click for details

Blue Brocade Silk with Gold Japanese Kesa Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900   item# 325131 (stock#HG 13673)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $650  This garment is a kesa done in blue brocade woven silk, pieced together. The blue has gold threads woven through it in decorative floral patterns. The piece is circa 1830-40 and has moderate staining. Dimensions: 77"L x 44"W

Antique Japanese silk embroidered fukasa Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900   item# 174818 (stock#HG 13335)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $1,350  Antique Japanese silk embroidered fukasa (gift cloth) on dark blue silk with embroidered cranes; some detailing in Peking Knot. Glass eyes. Couched metallic gold threads. Ca. 1890. Front: embroidered cranes on dark blue silk. Reverse: bright orange silk with moan in lower left-hand corner. Dimensions: 28 ¾” x 25”

Antique Japanese silk brocade fukasa Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900   item# 168586 (stock#HG 12906)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $350  This antique Japanese fukasa is an example of an excellent brocade piece. A man sits in a ship laden with goods; the sail blows in the breeze, is decorated in Japanese writing, and is outlined in silver. The ship itself is outlined in a salmon color, and the packages aboard the vessel are colored an olive green, blue, orange, and salmon. The ships floats over rippling waves that are outlined in silver and barely visible. Clouds in the background are also sewn with this similar silver color. Fo ...click for details

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