Embroidery

Embroidery occupies an important position in the history of Chinese arts and crafts, and it has long tradition. China is the first country in the world that discovered the use of silk. Silkworms were domesticated as early as 5000 years ago. The production of silk thread and fabrics gave rise to the art of embroidery, which had become established art 4000 years ago. The art became widespread during the Han Dynasty, many embroidered finds date back to that period. Today silk embroidery is practiced nearly all over China. The best commercial products, it is generally agreed, come from four provinces: Jiangsu (notably Suzhou), Hunan, Sichuan and Guangdong, each with its distinctive features. Embroidered works have become highly complex and delicate today. The double-face embroidery, with its dazzling colors and striking patterns, is especially popular. Recently, on the basis of two-face embroidery, the artisans have developed further innovations- the same design on both sides in different colors, and totally different patterns on the two faces of the same groundwork.

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Question:

What arts and crafts can you introduce to foreign visitors?
Answer: We can introduce cloisonné, porcelain, jade, paper-cutting and Embroidery, etc.