China four famous embroidered fingers 1. Su embroidery.
2. Cantonese embroidery
3. Shu embroidery
4. Xiang embroidery
1. Suzhou embroidery has a history of more than 3000 years, which is the general name of Suzhou embroidery in Jiangsu. This craft can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) and became a sideline in Suzhou in the Ming Dynasty (1368- 1644). Suzhou embroidery is famous for its fluency and exquisiteness, and Suzhou won the reputation of "embroidery city" in the Qing Dynasty. During the late Qing Dynasty in China, Suzhou embroidery experienced the further development of Shuang Mianxiu's works, and there were 65 embroidery shops in Suzhou. By the time of the Republic of China, the embroidery industry in Suzhou had declined due to frequent wars, and was restored and rebuilt after the founding of New China. 1950, the central government established the Suzhou Embroidery Research Center and offered embroidery research training courses. The knitting method has increased from 18 to 40 now.
Suzhou embroidery has a strong national flavor, and its weaving technology has the following characteristics: the surface of the product must be flat, the edges must be neat, the needles must be sharp, the lines must be dense, the colors must be harmonious and bright, and the picture must be uniform. There are three main categories of Suzhou embroidery products: clothing, halls and daily handicrafts, which are both decorative and practical. Shuang Mianxiu is a typical representative of Suzhou embroidery.
2. Cantonese embroidery
Guangdong embroidery is the general name of embroidery products in Guangzhou, Shantou, Zhongshan, Panyu and Shunde. According to historical records, in the first year of Wu Meiniang's rule, a girl named Lu Meiniang embroidered seven volumes of scriptures on a thin silk 30 cm long. Therefore, Guangdong embroidery is famous all over the country. The prosperous Guangzhou Port in the Song Dynasty promoted the development of Guangdong embroidery, and Guangdong embroidery began to be exported at that time. In the Qing Dynasty, people used animal hair as the raw material of Cantonese embroidery, which made the works more vivid. During the Qianlong period (1736), an industrial organization was established in Guangzhou. At that time, a large number of craftsmen devoted themselves to this process, which inspired the further improvement of knitting technology. Since 19 15, Guangdong embroidery works have won many awards at the Panama World Expo. At the same time, the products mainly include hanging plates, mirror screens, small bags, accessories, round fans, fan sheaths, etc., most of which are kept in the Summer Palace.
3. Shu embroidery
Shu embroidery, also called "Sichuan embroidery", is the general name of embroidery products in Chengdu, Sichuan. Shu embroidery has a long history. As early as the Han Dynasty, Shu embroidery was very famous. The central government even set up an office in this area. During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907-960), a peaceful society and huge demand provided advanced conditions for the rapid development of Shu embroidery industry. In the Song Dynasty (960- 1279), the development of Shu embroidery reached its peak and its sales volume ranked first. By the middle of Qing Dynasty, Shu embroidery industry was formed. After the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), Shu Embroidery Factory was established, and technology entered a new stage of development, adopting innovative technology and wider forms.
Shu embroidery originated from western Sichuan folk, influenced by geographical environment and customs and culture, and formed its own unique characteristics: smooth, bright and neat. These works include images of flowers, leaves, animals, mountains, rivers and human beings. Generally speaking, there are 122 knitting methods in the12 category. Shu embroidery integrates art, aesthetics and practicality, and its products mainly include pillowcases and coats.
4. Xiang embroidery
Xiang embroidery is famous for its long history, exquisite craftsmanship and unique style. The earliest Xiang embroidery works were unearthed in Mawangdui No.1 Tomb in Changsha, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). This weave is almost the same as modern one, which proves that embroidery existed in Han Dynasty. In the later development, Xiang embroidery absorbed the characteristics of China traditional painting and formed its own unique style. Xiang embroidery once surpassed Su embroidery in the heyday of the late Qing Dynasty (1644-191) and early China (early 20th century). After the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), Xiang embroidery developed further and reached a new level.
Xiang embroidery takes silk, hard satin, soft satin and nylon as raw materials, with colorful silk threads, and combined with the characteristics of Chinese painting, embroidery has reached a high artistic level. Xiang embroidery technology includes precious works of art and daily necessities.