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Chinese Patchwork - by Nancy Berliner (Hardcover)

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  • Tracing the rich tradition of Chinese patchwork art in domestic and rural spaces, from its ancient origins to its contemporary manifestations Patchwork design has a long history in China, dating back almost two thousand years to the arrival of Buddhism in the region.
  • Author(s): Nancy Berliner
  • 240 Pages
  • Crafts + Hobbies, Fiber Arts & Textiles

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Tracing the rich tradition of Chinese patchwork art in domestic and rural spaces, from its ancient origins to its contemporary manifestations

Patchwork design has a long history in China, dating back almost two thousand years to the arrival of Buddhism in the region. Across millennia, a thread can be followed from spiritual practitioners embracing patchwork textiles as a visual expression of their beliefs to patchwork's use in secular culture, where it was prized for its protective powers. Eventually, patchwork became a form of domestic decoration--and an outlet for artistic ingenuity--that continues in some areas of China's countryside today.
Chinese Patchwork explores the creativity of 20th- and 21st-century Chinese makers who stitch fabric remnants into functional, decorative and auspicious articles for use in their homes and by their families. These objects display a wide variety of designs, patterns and techniques, and reflect both local tendencies and the individual aesthetics of the makers. Through a series of scholarly essays, museum curator Nancy Berliner illuminates the tradition and history behind the art form, as well as its links to Chinese visual culture; these texts are illustrated by stunning reproductions of lively and colorful patchwork examples. Interviews with contemporary makers offer readers firsthand insight into the practice and its intricacies. Additional photographs of the artists, their families and their works in situ by American photographer Lois Conner beautifully illustrate patchwork's bold visual presence in rural China.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.2 Inches (H) x 9.2 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 3.2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Crafts + Hobbies
Sub-Genre: Fiber Arts & Textiles
Publisher: MFA Publications
Format: Hardcover
Author: Nancy Berliner
Language: English
Street Date: December 9, 2025
TCIN: 1003297102
UPC: 9780878469079
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-3057
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What does the book reveal about contemporary patchwork practice?

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  • A: It presents insights into how modern Chinese makers use patchwork for functional and decorative purposes in their homes.

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Q: What themes are explored in the book regarding patchwork?

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  • A: The themes include the historical significance, artistic expression, and cultural practices surrounding Chinese patchwork.

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Q: What time period does the book cover regarding Chinese patchwork?

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  • A: The book traces Chinese patchwork from its ancient origins nearly two thousand years ago to contemporary times.

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Q: Who is the author of this book on Chinese patchwork?

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  • A: The book is authored by Nancy Berliner, a museum curator specializing in the tradition of Chinese patchwork.

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Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book?

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