Abstract
In this paper, Guang Chusi Department, a royal apparel supplier in Qing Dynasty, was selected as the research object. Mainly through the search of historical materials, to have an in-depth understanding of the composition and role of the imperial costume supply department in the Qing Dynasty. The mechanism, officials, craftsmen and functions of the Division are comprehensively analyzed and discussed, to understand the clothing requirements of the Qing Dynasty royal family and the relationship between the administrative departments to understand the royal family’s clothing, food, housing and travel. It has important reference value and basis for us to understand the system of royal costume making in detail.
Highlights
By “artisan” in this context, I mean someone with a technical expertise and a certain amount of skill and design, Including Chinese laborers engaged in traditional handicraft production And missionaries from Europe who worked at the court specializing in western craftsmanship (Yang, 2017)
Every time the Emperor went to the South Garden of the Old Summer Palace, all departments in Guang Chusi sent officials and artisans with silver, cloth, fur, paper, clothing and other articles of daily use to follow on duty
This paper reconstructed the overall framework of Guang Chusi department from the perspective of archives and historical materials, and narrated the basic situation and management system of Guang Chusi as the main body
Summary
Guang Chusi Department, a royal apparel supplier in Qing Dynasty, was selected as the research object. It is mainly through the research of Guang Chusi department to deeply understand the relationship between the supply structure of imperial costume in Qing Dynasty. The mechanism, officials, craftsmen and functions of Guang Chusi will be comprehensively analyzed and discussed. To explore its cultural value and spiritual connotation, as well as its social role and influence on the life of the royal family
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