What's the difference between Suzhou embroidery, Xiang embroidery and Shu embroidery?

1, Suzhou embroidery: it is the general name of Suzhou embroidery. It originated in Wuxian County, Suzhou, and has spread all over Wuxi, Changzhou and other places.

2. Xiang embroidery: a specialty of Changsha City, Hunan Province.

3. Shu embroidery: a specialty of Chengdu, Sichuan.

Second, acupuncture methods are different.

1, Suzhou embroidery: Suzhou embroidery can be divided into two types according to the stitch method: random stitch embroidery and flat stitch embroidery.

2. Xiang Embroidery: The stitch method of Xiang Embroidery is changeable, mainly mixed stitches, and it has developed into more than 70 stitches according to the different requirements of different parts to express different objects and natural textures.

3. Shu Embroidery: There are more than 12 stitches and 130 stitches in Shu Embroidery, which are the most abundant among the four famous embroideries, and there are more than 70 unique brocade threads in Shu Embroidery. Commonly used acupuncture methods include dizzy needle, laying needle, needle roller, cutting needle, mixed needle, sand needle and covering needle.

Third, the characteristics are different.

1, Suzhou embroidery: it has the characteristics of exquisite elegance, distinct lines, clear and vigorous drawing, wear resistance and corrosion resistance, never fading, flexibility and easy collection.

2. Xiang embroidery: It is characterized by embroidery with wool thread (untwisted wool thread), carefully splitting and embroidering realistic suede patterns.

3. Shu embroidery: vivid, colorful, three-dimensional, short, thin, flat, colorful and changeable, with strong local characteristics.

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