CHINESE EMBROIDERY COURSE IN SUZHOU from Sally Kahler

Chinese embroidery has a history that dates back 4000 years. By the Tang dynasty (618-OO7AD) it had been refined to such an extent that it took on a painterly quality made possible by using an array of stitches...

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Introduction of Chinese Suzhou Embroidery (Su Embroidery)

Suzhou or "Su" embroidery is one of the oldest embroidery techniques in the world, with origins stretching back more than 2,000 years. Suzhou embroidery was one of the first embroidery styles to be developed in China...

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The History of Su Embroidery

Suzhou embroidery (Su embroidery for short) was originated in Wuxian, Suzhou and later on spread to the neighboring areas such as Nantong...

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Chinese Suzhou Embroidery in Qing Dynasty

Suzhou embroidery products were sent to participate in the Panama World Fair in 1915. Since then, the style has become increasingly famous throughout the world...

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