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Title: Goldwork Embroidery Chinese Style
Condition: New
Subtitle: An Illustrated Stitch Guide
Author: Daiyu Chen
Format: Paperback
EAN: 9781938368653
ISBN: 9781938368653
Publisher: SCPG Publishing Corporation
Genre: Sports & Hobbies
Release Date: 14/02/2022
Description: Goldwork embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery technique that was originally used in the court or palaces and was exclusive to nobility in ancient times. Similar embroidery techniques were used in Central Asia and Europe in ancient times as well. Today, this sort of technique, characterized by its diversity of thread textures, variety of techniques, unique three-dimensional shape, and ability to blend other embroidery styles, is familiar to and admired by embroidery enthusiasts all over the world.Through her practice in embroidery over the past two decades, Chen Daiyu has simultaneously studied both Chinese and European embroidery. Her work is unique in that it combines the beauty of both forms, making it uniquely original. In this book, she draws inspiration from elements of traditional Chinese painting, combining traditional Chinese silk embroidery with European goldwork embroidery to create stunning, elegant works with a unique Chinese aesthetic appeal. This volume combines images and text, taking the reader systematically through the world of goldwork embroidery with a step-by-step guide.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Item Height: 260mm
Item Length: 184mm
Item Width: 10mm
Item Weight: 435g
Release Year: 2022

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