Folk textile craft

Author: Chen Xiaoping
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
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Embroidery is a splendid gem in the realm of Chinese folk arts. It primarily uses materials such as cotton, silk, satin, and gauze, with themes inspired by the common people's aspirations for a better life. Employing techniques of distortion and exaggeration, it integrates and absorbs various craftsmanship from folk art, creating textile handicrafts through methods such as cutting, sewing, embroidery, appliqué, picking, pulling (tying), patching, wrapping, stitching, layering, and inlaying. Embroidery works exhibit diverse forms, varied styles, rustic tones, and are lightweight yet practical, showcasing a fresh and rustic folk charm.
Ancient Chinese folk embroidery encompasses clothing, footwear and headgear, beddings, shoulder bags, backpacks, pillows, toys, and other small decorative items (such as headbands, sachets, fan pouches, (hépáo), handkerchiefs, etc.). These everyday items are not only aesthetically pleasing but also enhance the strength and durability of the fabric, possessing significant aesthetic and practical value. With its diverse craftsmanship and wide range of applications, embroidery has evolved into a traditional yet innovative folk art.
This book primarily collects over 500 contemporary folk embroidery pieces popular in Shandong, Shanxi, and Shaanxi regions, compiled into a collection. It aims to spark interest and encourage more people to appreciate and study folk embroidery.