This book presents an exquisite compilation of over one thousand Chinese traditional designs found in weaving and embroidery. Known as 'zhiwen' or 'wen' in ancient China, these traditional patterns are the products of brilliant artistic skills that have been passed down from one generation to the next. Available in a beautiful slipcase, this book presents a wide and comprehensive range of classical design motifs that include: dragons, phoenix, birds, auspicious animals, floral patterns, insects and fish, figures, religious, and allegorical motifs.