This attractive series reveals the V&A's spectacular and extensive pattern collections. Each title in the series includes a free CD of high resolution images. Chinese Textiles moves through the centuries highlighting the motifs of luxurious courtly robes, floral silks intended for the export market, and even the tongue-in-cheek patterns of Vivienne Tam. The compact disc at the back of the book invites you to appreciate the ingenuity of the designs, and the endless possibilities for their application.