 Hunanese embroidery, also called Xiang embroidery, is one of the four great schools of embroidery of China. Xiang embroidery originated from Hunan province, where samples of embroidery dating back to more than 2,100 years ago were found in the tomb of the wife of a well-known Han Dynasty Marquis in 1972. Hunanese embroidery has evolved considerably in the following centuries. However, the Xiang embroidery that is most familiar to modern audiences came about during Qing dynasty (1644-1911). By then, Xiang embroidery had incorporated stylistic elements from the Su and Yue embroidery into its own development. Nevertheless, in spite of this cross pollination of styles, Xiang embroidery possesses many distinctive characteristics of its own.
Xiang embroidery is stitched on transparent silk fabric. The silk threads used are dyed and then boiled in water containing pod nuts – the oil in these nuts prevents the threads from pilling. Many unique needling techniques are applied in Hunanese embroidery, and the lack of precision in the methods used is by design – allowing the artist to embroider the way her creativity takes her. The result is a picture comprised of different shades of colors and textures which brings to life what the artist exactly had in mind. The most famous examples of Xiang embroidery use tigers as subject. Birds, flowers, landscape scenes, and people can also be used as themes. One of the characteristics of Xiang embroidery is that animals and people depicted in it seem to be breathing, thanks to the vibrant colors and often almost three dimensional effect created by the thick knots and stitching. Xiang embroidery pieces are often double-sided, with the same or different images on each side of the transparent silk fabric. Our stunning hand-embroidered items overflow with beauty and elegance. They make great coporate and personal gifts. They will make a fine addition to your home or office. Their sturdy and versatile nature allows them to be placed just about anywhere. If you have a specific design in mind, we can also customize your order to meet your home decor needs.
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Embroidered Flowers
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. | | Embroidered Flowers-sold out!
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. |
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Embroidered Irises
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. | | Embroidered Birds and Flowers
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. |
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Embroidered Flowers
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. | | Embroidered Flowers
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. |
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Embroidered Peonies
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. | | Embroidered Birds and Red Leaves
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. |
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Embroidered Roses and Daisies
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. | | Embroidered Peonies
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. |
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Embroidered Birds and Plum Blossoms--sold out!
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. | | Embroidered Rooster -out of stock
This embroidered rooster struts about “cockily” on a grassy land with beautiful morning glories hanging over its head. This piece is hemmed in between two flat glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the elaborate classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. The colors of this rooster’s feathers range from white, black, reddish brown to different shades of gray. Every minute detail is captured by the artist. The cock will absolutely make you feel cocky about your home decoration. |
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Embroidered Mandarin Ducks
The silk fabric of this double-sided desk panel is hemmed in between two convex glass tops and the same design is embroidered twice, and can be seen from either side. The wooden frame and stand are of the classic Chinese design and showcase the embroidered piece to the best advantage. | | Embroidered Poppy Flowers 15.5x16.5x1.0 in.-sold out!
These pink poppy flowers are elegant and can be hung on the wall as a painting. The sheen of the silk leaves reminds one of that of the hair of a gray wolf. The blue buds impart a sense of mystery. |
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Embroidered Snowy Forest 24.5x20.5x1.5 in.
This embroidered snowy forest is absolutely beautiful and can be hung on the wall like an oil painting. It was actually created in imitation of an oil painting. It takes an artist months to embroider such a picture due to the scope and complexity of the scene. The snow-capped mountains have a tinge of blue to them and can lead your imagination to a land far far away. This picture will last for centuries to come due to the durability of the high-quality silk threads. | | Embroidered Boat 24.5x20.5x1.5 in.
Our embroidered boat is absolutely wonderful. The artist poured her heart into stitching this picture. It was created in imitation of an oil painting. This picture will last for centuries to come due to the durability of the high-quality silk threads. Each blade of grass and each reed were done with skill. When you feel stressed out, just imagine yourself sitting in our boat amidst miles of grass on a golden autumn day, all alone. |
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