What are the characteristics of Suzhou embroidery?

Suzhou embroidery is the general name of embroidery products centered on Suzhou, Jiangsu, including Jiangsu area. Since the Song Dynasty, Suzhou embroidery technology has flourished and its craft has become more and more mature.

Suzhou embroidery has a unique style, beautiful patterns, ingenious ideas, meticulous embroidery, lively stitches, elegant colors and strong local characteristics. Embroidery has the characteristics of "flatness, uniformity, harmony, smoothness and uniformity". "Flat" means that the embroidery surface is flat; "Qi" means that the edge of the pattern is neat; "Fine" means that the needle is fine and the embroidery thread is fine; "Dense" means that the lines are arranged closely and no stitches are exposed; "Harmony" means the right color; "Light" refers to dazzling and bright colors; "Shun" means that silk is round and self-contained; "Uniform" means that the lines are fine and uniform, and the density is consistent. In terms of types, Suzhou embroidery works can be mainly divided into three categories: zero scissors, costumes and hanging screens, which are both decorative and practical. Among them, Shuang Mianxiu's works are the most exquisite.

The main artistic features of Su embroidery works are: mountains and rivers can be divided into far and near interests; The pavilion has a deep body; Characters can have vivid feelings; Flowers and birds can show their elegance and intimacy. The realistic artistic effects of imitation embroidery and portrait embroidery of Suzhou embroidery are world-famous. The main features of Suzhou embroidery are:

1, Suzhou embroidery has a unique style, beautiful patterns, ingenious ideas, meticulous embroidery, lively stitches, elegant colors and strong local characteristics.

2. Embroidery has the characteristics of "flatness, uniformity, harmony, smoothness and uniformity". "Flat" means that the embroidery surface is flat; "Qi" means that the edge of the pattern is neat; "Fine" means that the needle is fine and the embroidery thread is fine; "Dense" means that the lines are arranged closely and no stitches are exposed; "Harmony" means the right color; "Light" refers to dazzling and bright colors; "Shun" means that silk is round and self-contained; "Uniform" means that the lines are fine and uniform, and the density is consistent.

3. The landscape on Suzhou embroidery patterns can be divided into near interest and far interest; The pavilion has a deep body; Characters can have vivid feelings; Flowers and birds can show their elegance and intimacy.