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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. Her art combines fibers of embroidery thread with the paper fibers of each photograph to connect with the fibers of our own being – as the added dimension of each work challenges our self-identity and personal connection with unfamiliar people and places.
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Artist: Han Cao
"A Self-Portrait Outside" Hand Embroidery on Vintage Photograph Diptych
"A Self-Portrait Outside" Hand Embroidery on Vintage Photograph Diptych

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"Self-Reflection on March 12, 1972" Contemporary Cross Stitch on Vintage Photo
"Self-Reflection on March 12, 1972" Contemporary Cross Stitch on Vintage Photo

"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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"Liberty Bell" French Knot and Hand Embroidery on Vintage Americana Postcard
"Liberty Bell" French Knot and Hand Embroidery on Vintage Americana Postcard

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Postcard

"Strawberry Point" Hand Embroidery Sewn on Vintage Postcard by Han Cao
"Strawberry Point" Hand Embroidery Sewn on Vintage Postcard by Han Cao

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"American" Hand Crafted French Knot Embroidery on American Gothic Poster
"American" Hand Crafted French Knot Embroidery on American Gothic Poster

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"Great Texas Oil Fire" Hand Sewn and Embroidered Detail on Postcard
"Great Texas Oil Fire" Hand Sewn and Embroidered Detail on Postcard

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"Black Gold" Hand Embroidery on Vintage Oil Rig Postcard
"Black Gold" Hand Embroidery on Vintage Oil Rig Postcard

"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....

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"Old Glory" Hand Embroidery with French Knots and Historical Imagery
"Old Glory" Hand Embroidery with French Knots and Historical Imagery

"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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

Class War: Mixed Media Artwork: Hand Embroidery on Vintage Photo
Class War: Mixed Media Artwork: Hand Embroidery on Vintage Photo

Class War: Mixed Media Artwork: Hand Embroidery on Vintage Photo

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"No War But" Hidden Message in Cross Stitch Pattern on Vintage Photo
"No War But" Hidden Message in Cross Stitch Pattern on Vintage Photo

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"Baret and the Bougainvillea" Floral French Knots and Hand Stitching by Han Cao
"Baret and the Bougainvillea" Floral French Knots and Hand Stitching by Han Cao

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet, Photographic Paper

"Crumbelievable" Vintage Postcard with Statue of Liberty and Abstract Embroidery
"Crumbelievable" Vintage Postcard with Statue of Liberty and Abstract Embroidery

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Postcard

"Lady Liberty" Hand Sewn and Fibers on Vintage Americana by Han Cao
"Lady Liberty" Hand Sewn and Fibers on Vintage Americana by Han Cao

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Postcard

"Rushmore Rocks" French Knot Embroidery on Vintage Postcard by Han Cao
"Rushmore Rocks" French Knot Embroidery on Vintage Postcard by Han Cao

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"Honoring Mothers" Cross Stitch Hand Embroidery on Vintage Stamp
"Honoring Mothers" Cross Stitch Hand Embroidery on Vintage Stamp

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Archival Paper

"The Sky-Crossed Lovers" Landscape Hand Embroidery on Collaged Paper Photograph
"The Sky-Crossed Lovers" Landscape Hand Embroidery on Collaged Paper Photograph

"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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet, Photographic Paper

"Fallen", Hand Embroidery and Abstract Threads with Collaged Portrait
"Fallen", Hand Embroidery and Abstract Threads with Collaged Portrait

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet

"Surge", French Knots and Hand Embroidery on Paper and Vintage Photo Silhouette
"Surge", French Knots and Hand Embroidery on Paper and Vintage Photo Silhouette

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet, Photographic Paper

"Fiber Truck - Pride Edition", Full Color Spectrum in Dimensional Embroidery
"Fiber Truck - Pride Edition", Full Color Spectrum in Dimensional Embroidery

"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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Canvas, Cotton, Plastic, Wood, Paint

"Red, White and Blew (2025)" French Knot and Hand Embroidery on Vintage Postcard
"Red, White and Blew (2025)" French Knot and Hand Embroidery on Vintage Postcard

"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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao More Art

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Postcard

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Find a wide variety of authentic Han Cao more art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Han Cao in cord, digital print, inkjet print 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 more art, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Matt Smith, Kerry James Marshall, and Jenny Holzer. Han Cao more art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,000 and tops out at $7,500, while the average work can sell for $2,500.