Since ancient times, Sichuan has been well known for brocade and embroidery. The technique of Shu embroidery began to take shape in the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) and was one of the top four Chinese ...
The story of Indian textiles is not limited to just one book, but it requires a whole volume, as each state, culture, and region brings its own uniqueness and charm, which stands out from the crowd ...
Lhamo Yudron offers guidance to local villagers on how to make Tibetan embroidery at her workshop. [Photo provided to China Daily] So the first issue she had to address was the thread. "There were ...
Artworks of Shu Embroidery for sale in the museum. [Photo by Jiang Wanjuan/chinadaily.com.cn] A thriving art in the Han Dynasty, Shu Brocade reached its apex in the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) and was ...