{"product_id":"chinese-patchwork","title":"Chinese Patchwork by Nancy Berliner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the colorful and inventive tradition of Chinese patchwork, where scraps of fabric become intricate patterns, everyday objects, and meaningful works of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Patchwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, museum curator Nancy Berliner traces the history of patchwork in China, from its connections to Buddhist traditions nearly 2,000 years ago to its continued use in rural homes today. Once valued for its spiritual and protective qualities, patchwork gradually became a form of domestic decoration and a creative outlet for generations of makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book focuses on 20th- and 21st-century Chinese patchwork, exploring how fabric remnants are transformed into functional, decorative, and auspicious objects for homes and families. Bold geometric patterns, unexpected color combinations, and inventive construction techniques reveal the individuality of the makers and the traditions of their communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough scholarly essays, detailed photographs, and interviews with contemporary makers, Berliner examines the cultural significance of these textiles and the ingenuity behind their construction. Photographs by Lois Conner document the artists, their families, and their work in rural China, offering a closer look at the people and places where these traditions continue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its striking examples of patchwork and thoughtful exploration of textile history, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Patchwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a wonderful resource for quilters, textile artists, collectors, and anyone interested in traditional crafts and the creative possibilities of fabric scraps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotography: Lois Conner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: MFA Publications, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: December 9, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 240\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 9.2\" x 11.2\" x 1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MFA Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50841404178688,"sku":"BKS-14-10137-69079","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/files\/11a26f02c31dc34c6b109fd65b67d297306f9c8d8acf520e45b5d6f761870a02.jpg?v=1793374675","url":"https:\/\/www.brooklynhaberdashery.com\/products\/chinese-patchwork","provider":"Brooklyn Haberdashery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}