The origin, characteristics and representative works of the four major embroideries are briefly described.

Answer: (1) The names of the four famous embroideries in China are Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery, Shu embroidery and Yue embroidery.

(2) Suzhou embroidery is produced in Suzhou and Nantong, Jiangsu. There are eight characteristics in embroidery skills: flatness, uniformity, fineness, density, uniformity, smoothness, harmony and luster. Shuang Mianxiu's Cat is a masterpiece of modern Suzhou embroidery.

(3) Xiang embroidery is the general name of Hunan Changsha embroidery. Its technical characteristics are rigorous composition, bright colors, expressive stitches, attention to depicting the appearance and internal quality of objects, and efforts to show its characteristics. Xiang embroidery is represented by lions and tigers.

(4) Shu embroidery is an embroidery handicraft popular in Chengdu, which has formed its own unique style with its rigorous and delicate stitches, elegant and delicate colors, beautiful and smooth lines and characters in China ink painting. The representative works of Shu embroidery include panda and lotus carp.

(5) Guangdong embroidery is produced in Guangdong, and its technological characteristics are rich and bright colors, strong contrast, full and even patterns, symmetry and neatness, and strong decoration. The representative works of Guangdong embroidery include "A Hundred Birds Facing the Phoenix" and "Goldfish".