HEAVEN’S EMBROIDERED CLOTH

If you have an interest in the arts and enjoy learning and socialising with like-minded people join ADFAS (Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society) Shoalhaven at their upcoming lecture HEAVEN’S EMBROIDERED CLOTH with David Rosier.

David will trace the origins and myths that surround Imperial Chinese Silk. He will focus on developments within the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties; trace the establishment of Imperial Weaving and Embroidery Workshops; and explore the artistic and technological skills required for this ‘industry’ to flourish.

This lecture is included in membership (available for $140.00 per year) or $25.00 at the door; card facilities are available. This includes a light supper with wine.

David Rosier

David Rosier is a Chartered Insurer by profession and a Fellow of the Assurance Medical Society, with extensive international experience as an author and lecturer in Medical Risk Assessment. He has in excess of 25 years of experience working and living in East Asia. Whilst living in Hong Kong (1991-2004) he assembled a collection of approximately 700, predominantly Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Imperial and related textiles/costume and dress accessories. David is a Past Committee Member of the Hong Kong Textile Society and a frequent speaker on Chinese Imperial Insignia of Rank, Court Costume and Dress Accessories plus the Structure and Mechanics of the Imperial Government and the Emperors of the Qing Dynasty.