Su embroidery is the general name for embroidery products in Jiangsu area, centered on Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Since the Song Dynasty, Suzhou embroidery technology has been very prosperous and the craftsmanship has become increasingly mature.
Su embroidery has a unique style with beautiful patterns, ingenious conception, meticulous embroidery work, lively stitching, elegant colors, and strong local characteristics. The embroidery technique has the characteristics of "flat, neat, harmonious, smooth, smooth and even". "Flat" means that the embroidery surface is flat; "Qi" means that the edges of the pattern are neat; "thin" means that the needle is fine and the embroidery thread is fine; "dense" means that the lines are arranged compactly and the stitches are not exposed; "harmony" means that the coloring is appropriate; " "Light" refers to dazzling brilliance and bright color; "Shun" refers to the smooth and round texture of the silk; "Even" refers to the fine and even lines and consistent density. In terms of types, Su embroidery works can be mainly divided into three categories: zero cuts, costumes, and hanging screens, which are both decorative and practical. Among them, the "double-sided embroidery" works are the most exquisite.
The main artistic characteristics of Su embroidery works are: the landscape can distinguish the interest of distance and near; the pavilion can show the depth; the characters can have a vivid feeling of looking at it; the flowers and birds can express the intimacy. Su embroidery's imitation painting embroidery and photo embroidery are famous all over the world for their realistic artistic effects. The main characteristics of Su embroidery are:
1. Su embroidery has a unique style with beautiful patterns, ingenious conception, meticulous embroidery work, lively stitching, elegant colors, and strong local characteristics.
2. Embroidery techniques have the characteristics of "flat, even, harmonious, smooth, smooth and even". "Flat" means that the embroidery surface is flat; "Qi" means that the edges of the pattern are neat; "thin" means that the needle is fine and the embroidery thread is fine; "dense" means that the lines are arranged compactly and the stitches are not exposed; "harmony" means that the coloring is appropriate; " "Light" refers to dazzling brilliance and bright color; "Shun" refers to the smooth and round texture of the silk; "Even" refers to the fine and even lines and consistent density.
3. The landscapes on the Suzhou embroidery patterns can distinguish the interests of distance and near; the pavilions can reflect the depth; the characters can have a vivid feeling of looking over; the flowers and birds can convey the intimacy of intimacy.