The Chinese Empresses Book
The Official Chinese Empresses book
Watercolor Paintings on Silk by Xiang Li
Released in 2025 and created by Xiang Li and Fei Wu, this stunning 188-page full-color volume features over 200 uniquely reimagined Chinese empresses, painted by Xiang Li using traditional watercolor techniques and crushed gemstones on silk. A project 12 years in the making, this collection honors the power, beauty, and complexity of women in Chinese history. The book and artwork are now showcased at major museums, educational institutions, galleries, and communities across the U.S., bridging cultures through art and storytelling.
Bring her story home
Canvas prints, scarves, puzzles and more — from $14.
200+ empresses in a 188-page full-color volume.
A one-of-a-kind portrait on silk, from $5,000.
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