What is the origin and development of embroidery in traditional culture?

? Embroidery has a history of at least two or three thousand years in China. Embroidery has been very mature after so many years of development. Some people who are proficient in embroidery can tell at a glance what kind of embroidery this belongs to. After years of development, there are four main categories, one is Suzhou embroidery, Xiang embroidery, Shu embroidery and Yue embroidery. There are more technologies, all kinds. The origin of embroidery is very old.

? In the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, there was already an official position on embroidery, which was divided into civilians and official positions. The difference between the two is gradually formed, but sometimes it will change. It was not until the Han Dynasty that court embroidery really took shape. Specially sewing clothes for the royal family. This kind of clothing gradually became the trace of these dynasties in ancient China. You can see the changes of history from clothes alone. You can see the development process of so many dynasties in ancient times. At present, the earliest embroidery in the world was unearthed from the Chu Tomb in Changsha, Hunan Province during the Warring States Period. There are two pieces, which are relatively well preserved. ?

The technique of embroidery is also superb. Before the Tang Dynasty, most of them were practical. Decoration is a supplement. Slowly, in the Song Dynasty, some embroiderers started embroidering pictures in addition to practicality. Embroidery developed rapidly in the Song Dynasty, and the imperial court rewarded it at that time. Because it is very difficult to preserve this kind of embroidery, few works remain. An important reason why the development of embroidery began to enter the high-speed mode is that embroidery began to be commercialized. There is also the improvement of people's living standards. Slowly, in addition to pursuing practicality, I also began to pursue beauty. Embroidery on the back became a plus item for women in ancient China, and sometimes even became a compulsory course.

? From the initial simple sewing to later embroidery, embroidery of all kinds of things. Slowly and continuously, it also slowly forms various styles.