The classic reference book on the Miao textiles. This book consists of over 200 pages of color photos and illustrations of ceremonial dress and decorative accessories of the Miao people, one of China's major ethnic groups. The editors, representing The Cultural Palace of Nationalities, Beijing, China, state in the preface that they are "new students in this subject of Miao clothing and our levels are so limited, there may be many mistakes or omissions...." However, the sheer quantity of well-presented photos documenting clothing and ornaments, collected by the editors for a national exhibition held in 1984, makes this book well worth the search. Fully illustrated, text in English.

1985, Nationality Press, Beijing. Hardcover, good condition.