Garments around 1000 years old from what is today northern China are the focus of the new special exhibition at the Abegg-Stiftung in Riggisberg. The astonishingly well-preserved silk clothes and accessories, vibrant with colour, provide an exclusive insight into the dress of the upper class of that time. Together with elegant gold mounted ceramic vessels, they introduce us to a world of luxury and beauty that was home to the Liao-dynasty princes - even in the grave.
The elite of the Liao dynasty presented itself in silk from head to foot, both in life and death. The exhibited textiles probably originate from the grave of a noblewoman and include several robes, jackets, pants and skirts, as well as a silk headdress, sumptuous ornamental bows and boots.
The magnificent culture of the little-known Liao dynasty has only come to light through excavations over the last twenty years. Spectacular finds in richly furnished tombs testify not only to the significance of textile art, but also to a highly developed artistic application of other materials. To complement these fascinating textiles from the collection of the Abegg-Stiftung, the special exhibition also features a selection of exquisite gold mounted ceramic objects from a private collection.
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