Folk Embroidery: (Chinese Culture Book)

Chinese Title: 民间刺绣（英文）
Title: Folk Embroidery
ISBN: 9787119046730
Edition: English
Publishing Date: 2008-01
Author: Editor: Li Youyou
Publishing House: Foreign Languages Press
Format: 16mo
Cover: P
Page: 145pp
Spec: 240*170mm


Introduction:
Chinese folk embroidery is a type of arts and crafts for both esthetic appreciation and practical use. The embroidered works have high decorative value, often with exquisite designs, and represent Chinese folk culture and traditional spirits.

This book collects over 200 illustrations in 39 categories of folk embroidered works by the Han, Miao, Tujia, Yao, Dong, Tibetan, Dai and Manchu peoples. The accompanying detailed introductions will allow readers to truly appreciate the magnificence of folk embroideries

Content:
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Garmcments and Accessories
Wedding Dresses
Horse-face Skirts
Dresses with a Hundred Birds
Up-rolled Sleeves
Vests
Wedding Sashes
Cloud-shaped Shawls
Doudu
Bibs
Aprons
Waist Sashes
Waist Accessories
Shoe-liners
Embroidered Shoes
Embroidered Caps
Forehead Ornaments
Ear Warmers
Plait Holders
Embroidered Daily Necessities
Pouches
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