We should also remember the contribution made by those unknown embroidery ladies working in the embroidery villages in Suzhou. Some of them have talents and skills in silk embroidery parallel to the well known embroidery artists.
The system of symbolism extended to official gowns, with rank patches, known as "buzi" in Chinese, adorning the front and back. These embroidered rank patches featured an array of animals, each design signifying the wearer's position
"Silk embroidery" - an ancient Chinese artistry - has long dwelled in obscurity in the West, its intricate beauty and unparalleled craftsmanship hidden in plain sight
In Suzhou, the needles used by embroidery artists were akin to the brushes wielded by painters. The meticulousness, patience, and gentleness that characterized the people of Suzhou manifested in every stitch and thread.
By amalgamating her diverse experiences, including Japanese embroidery techniques and Western sketching and oil painting methods from Europe and America, Shen set a groundbreaking standard for Chinese embroidery.
Chinese double sided embroidery, also known as double sides embroidery or two-faced embroidery, is a technique in which stitching takes place on both sides of a single transparent silk fabric. The design shows on both sides