Episode 92

Chinese Textiles in 18th-Century Britain: An Interview with Shilei Zeng

Shilei Zeng
Shilei at work
Fragment of textile used for bed-hanging and window-curtains at Osterley Park House, 18th century, V&A
Shilei’s fashion design
Shilei’s fashion design
State bed, circa 1715, Calke Abbey, National Trust
Chinese exported silk, 1750-1795, V&A
Chinese-style painted silk labelled as probably French, 18th century, V&A
Bed, circa 1720 (with earlier textiles), Erddig Hall, National Trust
East India Company silk orders, National Archives
Banyan made of Chinese damask, 1650-1700 (weaving), 1720-50 (sewing), V&A
Lady Clapham, 1690-1700, V&A
Bed, 18th century, Osterley Park, National Trust