Essensualism: Shang Xia and the Craft Spirit of Chinese Design

By Peter Fiell, Jiang Qiong er, Charlotte Fiell

This lavish and beautiful book celebrates the long and rich heritage of Chinese crafts. It explores the awakening craft spirit in contemporary Chinese design, introducing its main pioneers and proponents. Featured crafts include lacquer and eggshell lacquer, jade and agate carving, silk embroidery, cashmere felt, Dong Yang bamboo carving, furniture making, bamboo weaving and porcelain.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1913947440
• ISBN13: 9781913947446
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Laurence King
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 7.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.5" x 10.7" x 12.4"