"The book provides a comprehensive introduction to Chinese embroidery, including its history, styles in different regions, patterns, techniques and its appreciation. It serves as the first guidebook ...
As Buddhism boomed in China during the Wei, Jin, Sui and Tang Dynasties (from 220-907), embroidery was widely used to show honor to Buddha statues. Lu Meiniang, a court maiden in the Tang Dynasty (618 ...
As an art lover, when I discovered Chinese embroidery, I immediately fell in love with it and spent hours researching the art as well as the women artists from rural communities who are taught in the ...