Art Silk Embroidery
Posted in Uncategorized on 06/27/2009 09:41 pm by admin|
|
Brocade mounted Su Silk Hand embroidery Art:2phenix art $30.00 |
|
|
Art Silk American Georgette Vintage embroidery Sari $9.99 |
|
|
10 Green shades Rayon Art Silk Embroidery Thread MK2 $6.69 |
|
|
50 Spools Art Silk Embroidery Machine Thread 475 M each $19.53 |
|
|
70 SPOOLS MAGNIFICANT ART SILK EMBROIDERY THREAD $19.95 |
Embroidery is one of traditional Chinese folk industrial arts styles, is an integral part in China’s folk culture. Qiang’s folk embroidery art is the image carrier of Qiang nation’s culture, it is a direct and aesthetic symbolic performance of customs and lifeways of the minority nation with a long history.
Qiang people’s folk embroidery art has passed down from generation to generation for its own traditional folk style, rich exotic moods and sophisticated artistry, which combines the practicality and beauty in one, is one of people’s favorite articles used for decorating and beautifying the life.
When the new China founded, the Qiang people’s folk art developed further, become more attractive and dazzling. In July 1959, embroidered waist belt created by Mrs. Wang Yuhua named “Happiness Ocean” from Wenchuan County in Sichuan province was sent to Chengtu city to attend the State Industrial Art Exhibition and won the first prize.
Containing simple and rich ancient rustic flavors and superb artistry, in 1978 Qiang people’s folk costumes won lot of national academic reputations at home and abroad. At the end of same year, Japan’s National Museum of Ethnology purchased the Qiang nation’s folk apparel for collection.
In 1980, carpets produced by factories in Aba county were exported to the United States, Canada, India, Nepal, the Philippines and other countries, thus Qiang nation people’s folk art won wide reputations and praises.
To the Ming and Qing Dynasties, embroidery has become very popular in the region of Qiang minority. Qiang nation’s embroidery art has 16 kinds of embroidering stitches, there are pick embroidery, ‘Nahua’ embroidery, fine flower embroidery, chain clasp embroidery, emboss finish embroidery, jacquard embroidery, applique embroidery, crocheting embroidery and hand embroidery mainly.
Among them, the pick embroidery is the most favorite technique practices used by Qiang nation’s women. The pick embroidery’s images drawn from the reality life in nature, such as flowers, birds, fishes, animals, and so on, which are familiar in people’s daily life. These natural beings full with rich biological spirits, through skillful pick embroidery processing, have been created into various colorful patterns and images, they mostly symbolizes people’s blessings of auspicious fortunes, fine aspirations for bright future, such as “Bouquets of Flowers and Piles of Brocades “, “Harmony in Water and Fish”, ” Phoenix Flying in Peony.”
Pick embroidery also called “cross embroidery”, is a sort of embroidery technique which strictly in accordance with the fabric’s latitude and longitude lines, through a set of tight embroidery stitches and bring out cross patterns in equidistance and same length, thus embroider out a variety of patterns of visual forms, which have regular, symmetrical, distinctive features. Through this method, images of all natural beings are formed of cross right angles and cross straight lines, and formed unique styles of geometric deformation, it’s fancy and interesting.
Qiang minority nation’s women mostly using cotton threads in their embroidering work, sometimes silk color threads applied too, the colors in which mainly are black and white in vivid contrast. Colors in embroidered image are commonly bright and varied to create clear, simple and generous visual effects.
Qiang nation’s embroidery patterns are clean, exquisite, and contained rich implications. For example, the colors in flower design embroidery and fine flower embroidery are distinctive in great contrast, while flying belts’ patterns have very strong decorative impressions, coupled with the embroidery techniques of chain clasp and so on, the Qiang people’s wild, uninhibited but delicate characters were open out fully with rich connotations.
About the Author:
I’d like to introduce and display an excellent selection of China fine art products and gifts – www.123giftfactory.com to you, also give you great suggestions about gift ideas and the latest fashion art trends in China.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Ethnic Embroidery of Qiang – a Miracle in Chinese Folk Art (1)
the art of chinese silk embroidery
|
|
Brocade mounted Su Silk Hand embroidery Art:2phenix art $30.00 |
|
|
Art Silk American Georgette Vintage embroidery Sari $9.99 |
|
|
10 Green shades Rayon Art Silk Embroidery Thread MK2 $6.69 |
|
|
50 Spools Art Silk Embroidery Machine Thread 475 M each $19.53 |
|
|
70 SPOOLS MAGNIFICANT ART SILK EMBROIDERY THREAD $19.95 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread 10 $10.99 |
|
|
10 BLACK WHITE Art Silk Rayon Embroidery Thread 984 GBW $13.49 |
|
|
10 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread 546yds MK3 $13.49 |
|
|
10 Rosy Red Rayon Art Silk Embroidery Thread BONUS MK5 $4.99 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Strong Thread H10 $0.99 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Embroidery Thread Blue Craft H12 $0.99 |
|
|
10 PASTEL Art Silk Rayon Embroidery Thread 984 yards R4 $16.19 |
|
|
10 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread 546yds MK4 $13.49 |
|
|
10 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread 546yds MK5 $13.49 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread W $10.99 |
|
|
50 Spools Art Silk Embroidery Machine Thread, Brother.. $25.77 |
|
|
25 Spools, Machine Embroidery Brother Art Silk Thread $10.92 |
|
|
Needle work Hand Embroidery Art Silk Saree Floral Sari $20.00 |
|
|
50 Spools Art Silk Embroidery Machine Thread 475 M each $19.53 |
|
|
10 Violet Blue Rayon Art Silk Embroidery Thread NR MK4 $4.99 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Juki Machine Embroidery Thread H8 $0.99 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Embroidery Thread Bright Standard H7 $0.99 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Embroidery Thread Basic Shades H14 NR $0.99 |
|
|
Brocade mounted Su Silk Handmade embroidery Art:Cat 14″ $55.00 |
|
|
Brocade mounted Su Silk Hand embroidery Art:fishes 14″ $65.00 |
|
|
Brocade Mounted Su Silk Hand Embroidery Art:Horse head $118.00 |
|
|
THE ART OF SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY $22.95 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread 11 $0.01 |
|
|
25 Machine Embroidery Thread Spools. Art Silk, Rayon $7.79 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Embroidery Thread Black White HBW NR $0.99 |
|
|
Orchid Silk Embroidery Original Masterpiece Art Framed $499.99 |
|
|
10 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread 546yds MK6 $13.49 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread R $10.99 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread 6 FREESHIP $4.47 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread W $6.99 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread R $6.99 |
|
|
12 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread 41 $6.99 |
|
|
10 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread 546yds MK3 $6.29 |
|
|
50 Spools Art Silk Embroidery Machine Thread 475 M each $19.53 |
|
|
10 Art Silk Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread 546yds MK2 $13.49 |
|
|
Brocade mounted Su Silk Hand embroidery Art:Lotus lily $75.00 |
|
|
100% Handmade su silk Embroidery art:chinese bamboo 8″ $0.99 |
|
|
Chinese 100% Handmade su silk Embroidery art: fishes 8″ $0.99 |
|
|
Chinese 100% Handmade su silk Embroidery art: flower 8″ $0.99 |
|
|
Chinese 100% Handmade su silk Embroidery art: flower 8″ $0.99 |
|
|
Chinese 100% Handmade su silk Embroidery art: flower 8″ $0.99 |
|
|
Chinese 100% Handmade su silk Embroidery art: flower 8″ $0.99 |
|
|
Chinese 100% Handmade su silk Embroidery art: flower 8″ $0.99 |
|
|
Chinese 100% Handmade su silk Embroidery art: flower 8″ $0.99 |
|
|
Chinese 100% Handmade su silk Embroidery art: flower 8″ $0.99 |
|
|
26 Skeins of High Quality 100% Cotton Metallic Thread for Hand Embroidery – Assorted Colors $12.95 26 Skeins of High Quality 100% Cotton Metallic Thread for Hand Embroidery. You will not find these beautiful skeins anywhere else. These skeins are to be seen in person to appreciate the beauty. Each bundle is made of 2 skeins of 7.5 yards each of the same color. There are 13 METALLIC colors in this set…. |
|
|
100 Anchor Embroidery Cross Stitch Threads Floss/skeins $27.95 100 Colors of High Quality Floss Anchor Brand. I Guarantee these are best quality Floss you will find. This set has the widest range of colors: There are lots of blues, greens, reds, Orange, Pink, Yellow, Greys, Purple etc. Very large range of colors You will not find these beautiful floss anywhere else. Each Floss is 8 mts (8.4 Yards) Long, they are 100 colors as shown in the pictures… |
|
|
1440 Hot Fix Rhinestone Crystals – 4mm/16ss $14.95 Huge lot of High Quality hot fix Rhinestones. The color included in this set is AB Diamond Color. You will receive 1 package containing 10 gross (1440 pieces). These rhinestones are all precision cut multi-faceted, flatbacked of the finest Quality. The AB Colors shine such that you see all the colors of Rainbow in one stone as shown picture. These rhinestones are all precision cut multi-faceted, f… |
|
|
The Art of Ribbon Craft 1990, Concept Associates, Video Workshop, 68 minutes. Susan Sirkis demonstrtates the making of silk roses, ruched borders, bows, and ribbon embroidery…. |
|
|
Jamavar Shawl / Wrap with Antique Floral Checks Paisley Beads & Sequins(28X78) Exclusive Themes We offer the finest quality antique jamavar. Skilled weavers handloom jamavar shawls in the traditional reversible style. Each jamavar is reproduction of exquisite antique patterns traditionally displayed in Museums. Additional to paisley we offer flowers, checks, stripes patterns, Beads & Sequins as this hand work in shawl makes it ever exclusive. Tips/Care to store pashmina : Don’t store in damp… |
|
|
Cream with a hint of green Art Silk Kurti from India with all over embroidery $99.99 Measuring Instructions: Simply add 4 Inches to Bust Size and that is your Kurti/Tunic size. Example: For 38 Inches Body Bust size you will need Kurti Size Large 42 Inches.Straight from the Indian designer, get the fusion expression. Whether it is beads, threads, hand work, sequins or machine embroidery, we have choices, styles, cuts and colors to match any mood, suit any occasion. Team them up wi… |
|
|
Black Art silk beaded patchwork Kurti $99.99 Measuring Instructions: Simply add 4 Inches to Bust Size and that is your Kurti/Tunic size. Example: For 38 Inches Body Bust size you will need Kurti Size Large 42 Inches.Straight from the Indian designer, get the fusion expression. Whether it is beads, threads, hand work, sequins or machine embroidery, we have choices, styles, cuts and colors to match any mood, suit any occasion. Team them up wi… |
|
|
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Bible: The Essential Illustrated Reference to Designs and Techniques $15.07 Gorgeous silk ribbon designs, from the simplest single rose to the sweetest spring posy, can be easily created with this unique new guide. With more than 100 ribbon designs using 50 different stitches, this collection offers much more than any other guide available. Featuring easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, as well as charts and embroidered samples, even novice embroiderers can easi… |
|
|
An Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs (4178) $8.75 This book is a wonderful reference for anyone who enjoys needlework. There are 90 Crazy Quilt Stitches that are all illustrated with how-to instructions, so there are enough stitches and variations to use a new creative stitch for each seam of patchwork. In addition there are 11 ribbon motifs that are perfect for adding dimension to crazy patchwork…. |
|
|
A-Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers $22.22 Perfect for beginners, this project guide features step-by-step instructions and stunning close-up photography for more than 30 flowers designs in a wide variety of styles. A comprehensive tutorial on techniques covers all of the basic skills needed to make beautiful ribbon flowers, including how to handle and work with ribbon, transfer a design to fabric using a template, and paint ribbons and ba… |