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Chinese embroidery, with a history dating back to the Neolithic Era, has become world-famous since the opening of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty. Here are the most famous styles.
Chinese embroidery, with a history dating back to the Neolithic Era, has become world-famous since the opening of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty. Here are the most famous styles.
Do you know the difference between Suzhou embroidery (Su Xiu 苏绣), Hunan embroidery (Xiang Xiu 湘绣), Sichuan embroidery (Shu Xiu 蜀绣), and Guangdong embroidery (Yue Xiu 粤绣) — the most renowned styles of Chinese embroidery?
Chinese embroidery, with a history dating back to the Neolithic Era, has become world-famous since the opening of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty. Here are the most famous styles.
Tips: Don’t forget to buy Su Xiu costumes and handkerchiefs during your trip to Suzhou.
Tips: Ancient Xiang Xiu crafts have been unearthed in Mawangdui (长沙马王堆汉墓). If interested, go and visit the Hunan Provincial Museum.
Tips: Nowadays, Shu Xiu is mostly found on quilt covers, pillow cases, and Cheongsams. A nice cheongsam with refined Shu Xiu stitches can be a good souvenir from China.
Tips: The Palace Museum in Beijing boast the largest Yue Xiu collection.