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How is Chinese embroidery done?
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Chinese embroidery is done by artisans in accordance with one of the four different kinds of Chinese embroidery, Shu, Su, Yue and Xiang. Each kind of embroidery has a variety of different traditions, styles and stitches. Shop a collection of authentic Chinese embroidery on 1stDibs.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery - 6'2" x 8'9"
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$10,400 Sale Price
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Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed
Located in Bradenton, FL
This tall Chinese silk embroidery depicts Asian figures and scenes of boats, bridges and Asian
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tapestries
Materials
Silk
19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 )
Originally the upper section of a
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,440 Sale Price
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Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'9"x 1'10" - 53 x 56 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'9"x 1'10" - 53 x 56 )
Category
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$3,600 Sale Price
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Mid 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' x 3'10" - 90 x 118 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' x 3'10" - 90 x 118 )
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$1,800 Sale Price
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Late 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 5'10" x 9' - 177 x 274 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 5'10" x 9' - 177 x 274 )
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$18,000 Sale Price
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