Susan Yip

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How To Differentiate Chinese Silk Embroidery From Machine-Made Embroidery

With the advancement of computer technology, machine embroidery is improving very fast in its look and quality. There are many machine made embroideries in market which the sellers claim that they are hand embroidered. It is very complicated, almost impossible, to explain what's the difference between hand embroidery and machine embroidery by looking at their pictures. The best way... (posted by Susan Yip 2 years 1 day ago.)
The History of Suzhou Silk Embroidery, Su embroidery for short

Suzhou embroidery ( Su embroidery for short) was originated in Wuxian, Suzhou and later on spread to the neighboring areas such as Nantong, Wuxi, Changzhou, Yangzhou, Suqian and Dongtai in Jiangsu province. These areas, located in the lower reach of Youngest River, have been famous for their high quality silk productions for centuries. The fertile soil, mild temperature, and booming... (posted by Susan Yip 2 years 15 days ago.)
What Are the Most Popular Handicrafts In Suzhou

What are the most popular handicrafts in Suzhou Suzhou , a city with 2,500 years of history, is situated in the lower reaches of Yangtze River and on the shores of Lake Tai. Famed as the "Venice of the Orient", Suzhou is renowned for its beautiful stone bridges, pagodas, and classical gardens. When talking about Suzhou, people would mention the old saying, "There is paradise in heaven; there are Suzhou and... (posted by Susan Yip 2 years 17 days ago.)
Introduction of Chinese Suzhou Embroidery

Suzhou or "Su" embroidery is one of the oldest embroidery techniques in the world, with origins stretching back more than 2,000 years. Suzhou embroidery was one of the first embroidery styles to be developed in China, but its detailed needlework and intricate images are still produced today. It is a style characterized by brightly colored silk embroidered with well-proportioned and uncluttered representations... (posted by Susan Yip 5 years 363 days ago.)
How to Judge Chinese Suzhou Embroidery

Chinese Suzhou embroidery is a traditional art which has a high requirement on hand skills. A piece of good Suzhou embroidery is a perfect combination of techniques and art, the quality of effect in the artwork becomes a criteria in judging Suzhou Embroidery. Normally we can tell from the following criteria. 1. To judge the concept of the whole picture, in present market, most of the concepts of pictures are similar... (posted by Susan Yip 6 years 4 days ago.)
How to Appreciate Chinese Hand Embroidery
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Chinese hand embroidery is a combination of art and high hand skills. Among all Chinese hand embroideries, Su embroidery, the hand embroidery made in Suzhou China, is widely acknowledged as the best one. Su hand embroidery is very delicate and highly collectable. The Su embroidered paintings is comparble to oil painting and is used by many people as a wall decor for home and office.... (posted by Susan Yip 6 years 7 days ago.)