Xiang embroidery

Author: Hu Jia Kang
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: Chinese embroidery is a highly popular folk handicraft practiced by women of various ethnic groups in China. According to different needs, folk artisans have created a wide variety of embroidery patterns, which are applied to clothing, daily textiles, and other items to enhance their value. It emphasizes the timeless themes of welcoming blessings and fortune while warding off evil and removing impurities. With the increasing activity of international and domestic artistic exchanges, Chinese embroidery, with its vibrant and diverse styles, has regained new charm after millennia of cultural evolution. This collection is divided into five volumes, each focusing on a different regional embroidery form: Hunan Embroidery, Sichuan Embroidery, Canton Embroidery, Suzhou Embroidery, and Shen Embroidery. This series was planned and organized by Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, with contributions from experts from around the world in writing and illustration.