The book presents a stunning collection of nearly one hundred precious textiles unearthed from the ancient tombs of Dulan County in Qinghai Province. This scholarly work focuses on archaeological discoveries from the 1980s at sites like the Reshui Grand Tomb, offering a rare glimpse into the lost Tuyuhun Kingdom, a significant power that once rivaled the Tang Dynasty. The book meticulously documents groundbreaking finds—including the first-known Chinese examples of gold-woven brocade, kesi silk tapestry, and compound weave patterned silks—that fill critical gaps in the history of textile technology. Through detailed analysis and 82 exquisite plates, it illuminates Dulan's crucial role on the Silk Road's "Qinghai Route," showcasing these artifacts as vibrant testaments to the cultural and technological exchanges between East and West.  Profusely illustrated with color photos, text in Chinese & English.

2023, Beijing, Cultural Relics Press, softcover, 308 pp., as new.