HAIG'S OF ROCHESTER

Home

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

Please note that our email address has changed to gallery@haigsofrochester.com.

Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles (6)

detailed search

Return To
TROCADERO

Chinese Embroidered Silk Child's Hat Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1950   item# 564920 (stock#HG 5208,05)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $750 each  A child’s hat, featuring couched metallic thread embroidery stuffed with batting to give the animal features a three dimensional quality, and other elements of satin stitch embroidery. This hat is quite charming and unique, and very well made. The hat is backed with thin leather. Early twentieth century. Dimensions: 15” x 13” This item ...click for details

Chinese Silk Wallet, Grape Embroidery and Sequins Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1950   item# 564907 (stock#062005-08)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $100  A tri-fold pouch or wallet of pink and purple, with a design of grapes done in clear beads. This piece is somewhat bold and garish, as it lacks any subtlety, and was most likely designed for the growing western market. Dimensions: 3.5” x 17” This item is featured in gallery owner Paul Haig’s new book, Threads Of Gold: Chinese Textil ...click for details

Chinese Textile- Embroidered Children's Collars Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1960   item# 564447 (stock#HG 5232)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $450  These children’s collars are quite charming and elaborate, made in the form of lions to protect the child who wears it from evil spirits and give luck. They have many decorative elements, which include embroidery, fur, metallic threads, and beading. Early 20th century. Dimensions: 8.75” x 6” This item is featured in gallery owner ...click for details

Uncut Chinese Textile- Embroidery on Blue Silk Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1960   item# 564440 (stock#HG 5244)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $225  This piece is an uncut embroidery of bright blue silk satin embroidered with couched metallic threads and satin stitch. Twentieth century. Dimensions: 12” x 17” This item is featured in gallery owner Paul Haig’s new book, Threads Of Gold: Chinese Textiles Ming to Ch’ing, available now from Schiffer Books and our website!

Antique Chinese Textiles- Embroidered Silk Panels Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1930   item# 564431 (stock#5231-1)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $125  These small panels are made of long and short stitches on silk gauze, and kept in paper. They may be panels for a pouch or handkerchief holders, though they were most likely made for the western market. Dimensions: 6.5” x 7” This item is featured in gallery owner Paul Haig’s new book, Threads Of Gold: Chinese Textiles Ming to Ch’ ...click for details

Chinese Export Textile- Embroidered Pot Holders Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1950   item# 563577 (stock#HG 5231)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $85 each  These two embroidery squares are actually potholders made for the export market. As they were made for tourists, they have no real value. However, people often mistook embroidered suares such as this for court pieces, and it is not uncommon to find items like this framed mistakenly as rank badges of some sort! First half of the twentieth century. Dimentions: 8.5" x 8.5" ...click for details

Return To Top PAGE: 1

---

member, TROCADERO © 1998-2008 All Rights Reserved
Home	Join	Shops	Map	Terms	Help