Shu Embroidery

Shu embroidery, a general name for the smooth, bright, and culturally-imbued embroidery products around Chengdu, enjoys a history of more than 2,000 years.

 

The craftsmanship involves a combination of fine arts, aesthetics and practical uses, such as the facings of quilts, pillowcases, coats, shoes and screen covers, with 122 approaches in 12 categories of weaving. The patterns usually incorporate flowers, leaves, animals, mountains, rivers and human figures as their themes.