Traditional Chinese embroidery cushion
Traditional Chinese embroidery is a form of decorative needlework that has been practised in China for over two thousand years.
Embroidery was originally used to decorate clothing, but later became an art form in its own right.
Traditional Chinese embroidery is renowned for its intricate designs, often featuring animals or mythical creatures.
The techniques used in traditional Chinese embroidery are very different from those used in Western embroidery. The most common stitches used are the satin stitch and the split stitch.
Traditional Chinese embroidery is a form of decorative needlework that has been practised in China for over two thousand years.
Embroidery was originally used to decorate clothing, but later became an art form in its own right.
Today, traditional Chinese embroidery is still practised by many people, both in China and around the world.
Traditional Chinese embroidery is a form of decorative needlework that has been practised in China for over two thousand years.
Embroidery was first mentioned in the Shi Jing, one of the Five Classics of ancient Chinese literature, and there are many references to embroidery in later works such as the Records of the Grand Historian and the Book of Rites.