Paperback: 116 pages
Publisher: Italian School of East Asian Studies (January 26, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 4900793078
ISBN-13: 978-4900793071
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches

This book explores the role of exchanges between Europe and China in the development of pre-modern silk technology, particularly focusing on silk production in the Italian kingdom of Piedmont. This volume is part of a series by the Italian School of East Asian Studies (ISEAS) research institute, which focuses on the history, culture, literature, and religion of East Asia. Unless otherwise noted, all books are primarily in English, with references in Chinese and Japanese for important terms, concepts and bibliographical sources throughout.