Manchu’s work is defined by its qing sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Woman's Changfu (Informal Court Robe)
Manchu China

Emperor's Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)
Manchu China

Cushion Cover
Manchu China

Man's Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)
Manchu China

Man's Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)
Manchu China

Woman's Semiformal Shoe Tops (Uncut)
Manchu China

Man's Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)
Manchu China

Thanka (Religious Picture)
Manchu China

Buzi (Court Rank Badge)
Manchu China

Man's Bufu (Court Surcoat)
Manchu China

Woman's Changfu (Informal Court Robe)
Manchu China

Buzi (Court Rank Badge)
Manchu China

Empress' Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)
Manchu China

Empress' Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)
Manchu China

Emperor's Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)
Manchu China

Buzi (Court Rank Badge)
Manchu China

Woman's Majia (Semiformal or Informal Domestic Vest)
Manchu China

Woman's Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)
Manchu China

Cushion Cover
Manchu China

Uncut Yardage (Dress Fabric)
Manchu China