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How is Chinese embroidery done?

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How is Chinese embroidery done?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Chinese Silk Embroidery
Located in Wilson, NC
This Chinese silk embroidery depicts Mandarin figures, birds, elephants, butterflies, dragonflies
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Textiles

Materials

Silk, Glass, Oak

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

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

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

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

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

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