Birthplace of Su Xiu

Wuxian County, Suzhou. Suzhou embroidery, the general name of Suzhou embroidery, is a traditional folk art in Suzhou, Jiangsu. Suzhou embroidery originated in Suzhou, which is one of the four famous embroideries and one of the national intangible cultural heritages. Suzhou embroidery originated in Wuxian County, Suzhou, and now it has spread all over Wuxi and Changzhou. Embroidery is inseparable from sericulture and silk reeling, so embroidery is also called silk embroidery. In Qing Dynasty, Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery, Yue embroidery and Shu embroidery were established as the four famous embroideries in China.

Wuxian County, Suzhou. Suzhou embroidery, the general name of Suzhou embroidery, is a traditional folk art in Suzhou, Jiangsu. Suzhou embroidery originated in Suzhou, which is one of the four famous embroideries and one of the national intangible cultural heritages. Suzhou embroidery originated in Wuxian County, Suzhou, and now it has spread all over Wuxi and Changzhou. Embroidery is inseparable from sericulture and silk reeling, so embroidery is also called silk embroidery. In Qing Dynasty, Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery, Yue embroidery and Shu embroidery were established as the four famous embroideries in China. The Qing Dynasty was the heyday of Suzhou embroidery, which was characterized by various schools and famous artists. Suzhou embroidery has a unique style, beautiful patterns, ingenious ideas, meticulous embroidery, lively stitches, elegant colors and strong local characteristics.