Han Cao Art
American
Han is a self-taught artist currently living in Dallas, Texas.
She uses embroidery to create new narratives for long-forgotten photographs and postcards found at flea markets and antique shops from around the world. All embroidery on the artwork is done by hand, directly onto the original found image.
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Artist: Han Cao
"Fiber Truck - Pride Edition", Full Color Spectrum in Dimensional Embroidery
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Fiber Truck - PHD Edition" is an original piece by Han Cao and is madecotton embroidery thread, plastic stitching canvas, painted wooden spools, acrylic display ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Found Objects, Paint, Wood, Plastic, Cotton, Canvas, Thread
"Lady Liberty" Hand Sewn and Fibers on Vintage Americana by Han Cao
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Lady Liberty is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on found vintage postcard from the 1960s, with cotton thread. This piece measures 11...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Postcard
"Fiber Truck - PHD Edition" Dimensional Embroidered Vehicle
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Fiber Truck - PHD Edition" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from cotton embroidery thread, plastic stitching canvas, painted wooden spools, acrylic disp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Found Objects, Wood, Plastic, Cotton, Canvas, Thread
"Great Texas Oil Fire" Hand Sewn and Embroidered Detail on Postcard
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Great Texas Oil Fire" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on a found antique postcard from the 1910s, with cotton thread. This piece m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Shrine of Democracy" Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photo
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Shrine of Democracy" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on found vintage postcard from the 1960s, with cotton thread. This piece mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Old Glory" Hand Embroidery with French Knots and Historical Imagery
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Old Glory" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on found vintage postcard from 1924, with cotton thread. This piece measures 11.25" x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Strawberry Point" Hand Embroidery Sewn on Vintage Postcard by Han Cao
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Strawberry Point" is an original piece by Han Cao, as part of her most recent collection, Threads of Allegiance. This piece is made from hand embroidery on a found...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Liberty Bell" French Knot and Hand Embroidery on Vintage Americana Postcard
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Liberty Bell" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on a found vintage postcard from the 1940s, with cotton thread. This piece measures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Postcard
"American" Hand Crafted French Knot Embroidery on American Gothic Poster
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "American" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made hand embroidery on found vintage art print from 1979, with cotton and silk thread. This piece measures 25.25...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Class War" Hidden Embroidered Text by Han Cao
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Class War" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on found vintage class photograph from 1958, with cotton and silk thread. This piece m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"No War But" Hidden Message in Cross Stitch Pattern on Vintage Photo
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "No War But is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on found vintage class photograph from 1958, with cotton and silk thread. This piece m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Black Gold" Hand Embroidery on Vintage Oil Rig Postcard
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Black Gold" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on found vintage postcard from the 1940s, with cotton thread. This piece measures 16....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Crumbelievable" Vintage Postcard with Statue of Liberty and Abstract Embroidery
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Crumbelievable" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on found vintage postcard from 1979, with cotton thread. This piece measures 11.2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Postcard
"Rushmore Rocks" French Knot Embroidery on Vintage Postcard by Han Cao
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Rushmore Rocks" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on a found vintage postcard from the 1940s, with cotton thread. This piece measur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Red, White and Blew (2025)" French Knot and Hand Embroidery on Vintage Postcard
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Red, White and Blew (2025)" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on a found vintage postcard from the 1940s, with cotton thread. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Postcard
"Honoring Mothers" Cross Stitch Hand Embroidery on Vintage Stamp
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Honoring Mothers" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on found antique postcard from the 1970s, with cotton and silk thread. This piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Archival Paper
"A Self-Portrait Outside" Hand Embroidery on Vintage Photograph Diptych
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "A Self-Portrait Outside" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery on a vintage photograph. This piece measures 9" x 11" framed and is shipped in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Fallen", Hand Embroidery and Abstract Threads with Collaged Portrait
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Fallen" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 21" x 17.25" framed and is shipped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet
"Sakura" French Knot and Stitching Hand Embroidery on Vintage Portrait of Woman
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Sakura" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 21.25"h x 17.25"w framed and is sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"The Sky-Crossed Lovers" Landscape Hand Embroidery on Collaged Paper Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "The Sky-Crossed Lovers" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 12.25"h x 15.25"w ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet, Photographic Paper
"Self-Reflection on March 12, 1972" Contemporary Cross Stitch on Vintage Photo
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Self-Reflection on March 12, 1972" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery on a vintage photograph. This piece measures 11" x 9" framed and is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Baret and the Bougainvillea" Floral French Knots and Hand Stitching by Han Cao
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Baret and the Bougainvillea" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 21.5"h x 17.2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet, Photographic Paper
"Self-Reflection: In the Bedroom", Contemporary Cross Stitch Hand Embroidery
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Self-Reflection: In the Bedroom" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery on a vintage photograph. This piece measures 9" x 11" framed and is sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects
"Surge", French Knots and Hand Embroidery on Paper and Vintage Photo Silhouette
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Surge" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 15.25"h x 12.25"w framed and is shi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet, Photographic Paper
Overflow
By Han Cao
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage photograph, cotton and silk embroidery thread
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Thread
Price Upon Request
Dandy-lines
By Han Cao
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage photograph, cotton and silk embroidery thread
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Thread
Price Upon Request
Jeanne and the Bear (a.k.a. Charles)
By Han Cao
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage photograph, cotton and silk embroidery thread
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Thread
Price Upon Request
A kept man
By Han Cao
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage photograph, cotton and silk embroidery thread
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Thread
Price Upon Request
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"Sweetheart" Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Inkjet Print
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"Lucha Libre", Figurative, Embroidery on Printed Canvas
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"Self-reflection: Wedding Day" Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Vintage Photo
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"Wallflowers: Purple pansy", Floral Hand-Embroidered Vintage Photograph
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"Generations", Surrealism, Colorful, Rainbow Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
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This brightly colored mixed media artwork titled "Generations" is an original artwork by Han Cao made of embroidery thread, vintage photograph, and tape. Han C...
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"Wallflowers: Yellow pansy", Floral Motif Surreal Hand-Embroidered Photograph
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"The shawl", Floral Hand-Embroidered Vintage Photograph, Portrait, Figurative
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"Wallflowers: Shrinking violet", Surreal Embroidered Flower on Vintage Photo
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Han Cao art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Han Cao art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Han Cao in cord, thread, found objects and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Han Cao art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Anna Hepler, Shane McAdams, and Robert Burch. Han Cao art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $750 and tops out at $7,500, while the average work can sell for $2,250.