Suzhou Embroidery Institute

Established in 1957, Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute now has over 100 specialized experts including senior craftsmen and highly qualified artists. Many silk embroideries found in the Embroidery Research Institute are fashioned from top quality silk...

For visitors to Suzhou - one of China's primary embroidery centers - the Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute offers a first-hand encounter with this heritage. 

These remarkable embroidery pieces are hailed as great works of art, and many of them demand an extensive commitment, taking from a year to a year and a half to complete. They are often sold for thousands of dollars, and while smaller pieces are available at a more affordable price point