The Development of Embroidery Methods
1 min readThe Development of Embroidery Methods
Current embroidery methods carry forward solid old traditions，but it also makes some innovations in stitching and modeling.Traditional embroidery needlework displays patterns only on one side，but presently artists produce two-sided embroidery pieces，stitching different patterns on either side of the same satincloth.In some amazing designs，one side displays a cat，and the other a fish，both figures done on a single piece of transparent fabric and both are completed at the same time.
Styles Facing Extinction
Bian Embroidery was regarded as a National Treasure during the Northern Song Dynasty.Bian refers to the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty，Bianliang，today’s Kaifeng.Bian Embroidery was mainly used by the royal family so it was also known asCourt Embroidery or Official Embroidery.The style was exquisite，precise and elegantto match the demeanor of the royal family.However，with the collapse of the dynasty，Bian Embroidery collapsed，too.
Han Embroidery originated from Chu（Hubei Province）and flew to Wuhan from Jingzhou and Shashi.Tinted by the Chu Culture，Han Embroidery is characterized by a rich and gaudy color with bold patterns and exaggerated techniques.
Han Embroidery came to its heyday in the middle and later Qing Dynasty and obtained golden medals in international expos and competitions.Embroidery Street was formed in Daxing Road，Hankou，with nearly 40 workshops engaged in it.Bombing by the American planes of a Japanese magazine nearby destroyed the street as weavers fled.
