Author Biography

Li Yulai, a renowned collector and expert of the Costume Committee of the China Collectors Association, has been engaged in the collection and research of ancient Chinese textiles and embroidery for more than 40 years, amassing a large number of handed-down Qing Dynasty costume artifacts.

He holds multiple academic and institutional positions, including Off-Campus Supervisor for Master's students in Art at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Distinguished Researcher at the Chinese Costume Culture Research Institute and Curator of the Chinese Costume Museum at Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology, Consultant at the Fashion Science and Innovation Center of Donghua University, and Honorary Curator of the Zhenmei Embroidery Museum in Linfen, Shanxi Province.

He has published academic papers such as Insights from Collecting Dragon-themed Artifacts. His major works include Ming and Qing Embroidery, Ming and Qing Textiles, A Recorded Study of Famous Handed-down Chinese Embroidery, and A Study on the Costume System and Handed-down Artifacts of the Qing Dynasty (Men's Wear Volume, Women's Wear Volume).

Additionally, he has delivered special lectures on topics such as "The Evolution of Dragon Robe Theme Patterns", "Differences Between Qing Dynasty Court Women's Wear and Han Ethnic Women's Wear", "Traditional Zai Ling Embroidery" (Inlaid Satin Embroidery), and "The Evolution of Cloud Dragon Patterns". He has also organized special exhibitions including "Three Weaving and Dyeing Workshops of the Jiangnan Region: Selected Qing Dynasty Court Costumes Collected by Li Yulai", "Exquisite Chinese Costumes: Qing Dynasty Court Costume Exhibition Collected by Mr. Li Yulai", "Traditional Chinese Textile and Embroidery Culture Exhibition: Selected Artifacts from Li Yulai's Collection", "Qing Dynasty Court Costume Exhibition", "Guochao Han Style · Splendid China: Excellent National Essence Embroidery Exhibition", and "Weaving Heaven and Earth: Qing Dynasty Court Costume Exhibition Collected by Li Yulai".