Classic Embroidery: Patterned Ornaments

Author: Ren Benrong
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This volume is primarily compiled from the manuscript drafts of Han embroidery patterns drawn by Mr. Ren Benrong and the Su embroidery design drafts drawn by Mr. Liu Bingyuan. Renowned in the Three Chu regions, Han embroidery primarily features flat gold embroidery and interwoven stitching, celebrated for its magnificent, colorful, gold-and-jade brilliance, yet retaining a robust and rustic charm. Its distinctive embroidered garments, theatrical costumes, Taoist robes, and divine canopies differ in stitching techniques and pattern designs from Su and Ting embroidery. Especially in the depictions of auspicious motifs like dragons, phoenixes, and mythical creatures, the compositions are bold, imaginative, exaggeratedly transformed, and uniquely decorative, exuding vitality and charm with an air of delightful whimsy. Su embroidery, on the other hand, is renowned for its elegant patterns and refined style. The images are detailed and vivid, primarily used in designing clothing, cushions, pillowcases, and screen panels. Canton embroidery boasts a wide variety of categories, with flowers and birds often rendered in a naturalistic style. Particularly on sleeves and skirt fronts, its style is exquisite, with distinct textures.