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Torana Tribal is my (Chris Buckley's) site, selling ethnic minority textiles direct from China, mainly from Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan and Hainan Island, but also including tribal textiles, masks, tribal art and ikat from Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia too.
Click on the links in the menu at left to look at the galleries: new material is added from time to time so please check back. Prices on request.
Most of the ethnic minority costumes and textiles shown here are from the mid-20th century. A few can be classed as antique textiles. Ages are an estimate, generally based on looking closely at dyes and weaving method. The best workmanship and design tends to be found on older pieces, since as the 20th century progressed the pace of life has increased and there is less time to devote to handmade crafts.
If you'd like to be on my mailing list for occasional updates and a heads-up on items about to be added to the site please drop me a line at chris@toranahouse.com, and if you are looking for something in particular feel free to let me know (I welcome inquiries!). I travel to western parts of China frequently and can occasionally find what you want.
I have a store selling Tibetan carpets in Beijing, but my Chinese minority textiles are not usually displayed there. However if you are traveling through Beijing and would like to see some pieces and chat about ethnic textiles please get in touch and if I am in town I will be happy to meet you.
Chris Buckley