Is embroidery an intangible cultural heritage?

Embroidery is the intangible cultural heritage of China. Embroidery is the general name of various decorative patterns embroidered on fabrics with needles and threads, and it is one of the most precious species in China's intangible cultural heritage protection list. As a traditional handicraft in China, it appeared as early as 3,000 years ago, and in the subsequent development, it also formed many different types due to different cultural customs.

Is embroidery an intangible cultural heritage?

Embroidery refers to various decorative patterns displayed on fabrics with needles and threads. Common embroidery forms are divided into silk embroidery and feather embroidery. Traditional hand embroidery is one of China's intangible cultural heritage and one of the most precious species on the protection list.

Embroidery is a traditional folk handicraft in China, which has a long history in China. In ancient times, embroidery was one of the necessary skills for many boudoir women. In China, due to the different influences of region, culture and environment, the forms of embroidery are also different, mainly including Suzhou embroidery, Hunan embroidery, Sichuan embroidery and Guangdong embroidery.

According to the materials used, embroidery can be divided into silk embroidery, feather embroidery and hair embroidery. Silk embroidery is made of silk thread, feather embroidery is made of natural feathers, and hair embroidery is made of hair. No matter what kind of material, it highlights skills and can be made into clothes, pillows, sewing bags, purses and other daily necessities.