Hand embroidery (the art of inheriting China culture)

Hand embroidery is an ancient and exquisite art, which shows the profoundness of China culture with delicate lines and unique embroidery skills. Hand embroidery plays an important role in clothing, home decoration and art. This article will introduce the operation steps of hand embroidery and its significance to the inheritance of China culture.

I. Preparatory work

Before hand embroidery, we need to prepare some necessary tools and materials. First of all, we need an embroidered cloth, and we can choose different materials such as cotton cloth and silk. Secondly, embroidery needles are needed, and suitable embroidery needles are selected according to different embroidery processes. In addition, embroidery thread is needed, and threads of different colors and materials can be selected as required. Finally, we need some auxiliary tools, such as embroidery frame, scissors, needle and thread, etc.

Second, embroidery thread and needle method

In hand embroidery, the choice of embroidery thread is very important. Different threads can bring different effects to embroidery works. The silk thread is fine and smooth, suitable for embroidering exquisite flowers and patterns; Cotton thread is soft, suitable for large-area filling and background embroidery. In addition, special materials such as gold and silver thread can be used to increase the gorgeous feeling of embroidery works.

Embroidery is also an important part of manual embroidery. Common acupuncture methods include flat needle, long needle and knotting. Flat stitch is suitable for embroidering straight lines and curves; The long needle method is suitable for embroidering slender threads; Knot method is suitable for small and dense embellishment.

Thirdly, the design of embroidery patterns and embroidery.

The design of embroidery pattern is the core of manual embroidery. Designers can create various patterns according to different themes and needs. Traditional embroidery patterns are mainly flowers and birds, landscapes, figures, etc., which imply auspiciousness, beauty and happiness.

When embroidering, we must first transfer the pattern to the embroidered cloth. You can gently transfer the pattern to the cloth with carbon paper or pencil. Next, according to the needs of the pattern, choose the appropriate embroidery needle and thread and start embroidery.

Fourthly, the inheritance and development of hand embroidery.

As a traditional craft, hand embroidery bears the unique charm of China culture. It is not only a handicraft skill, but also a cultural inheritance and expression. Through hand embroidery, we can feel the wisdom and aesthetic pursuit of the Chinese nation.

However, with the development of modern science and technology, machine embroidery gradually replaced the position of manual embroidery. In order to protect and inherit the intangible cultural heritage of hand embroidery, we need to strengthen the publicity and promotion of hand embroidery and cultivate more hand embroidery masters and enthusiasts. At the same time, hand embroidery can be combined with modern design to create more works with the characteristics of the times, so that hand embroidery can glow with new vitality and vitality.

final result

As an ancient and exquisite art, hand embroidery bears the profoundness of China culture. Through hand embroidery, we can feel the wisdom and aesthetic pursuit of the Chinese nation. It is not only a handicraft skill, but also a cultural inheritance and expression. Therefore, we should strengthen the protection and inheritance of hand embroidery, and let this ancient art continue to shine in our lives. Let's embroider the beauty of China culture with needle and thread!