Paint with Needle and Thread: A Step-by-Step Guide to Chinese Embroidery

This book combines classic Chinese embroidery techniques with modern aesthetics to offer a new creative experience. It is illustrated with detailed text, close-up photographs, and computer graphics and includes step-by-step explanations of the process. It will help readers understand the unique aesthetic designs and color schemes of traditional Chinese embroidery, master the tools, materials, and basic techniques, learn nearly 20 classic Chinese embroidery techniques, produce around 10 pieces, and gain new inspiration and creativity for new projects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2024
Publisher: Shanghai Press

Embroidery holds a cherished place among the most enduring traditional crafts in China, with a rich history spanning two to three thousand years. It is an art form that has weathered the test of time, preserving its essence and evolving to embrace modern aesthetics. This captivating book seamlessly blends the timeless techniques of Chinese embroidery with contemporary design, offering a fresh and innovative creative journey.

Comprehensive in its scope, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to embroidery, featuring detailed text, close-up photographs, and computer graphics to elucidate the intricate process. Step-by-step explanations accompany each illustration, empowering readers to grasp the fundamentals of embroidery and delve into nearly 20 classic Chinese embroidery techniques. Through these techniques, readers will learn to create beautiful small-sized pieces and patterns, showcasing a diverse range of artistic expressions.

With an emphasis on creativity and inspiration, this book encourages readers to push the boundaries of their imagination and explore new project possibilities. By integrating a variety of techniques, readers will produce around 10 stunning pieces, including delicate butterflies, vibrant flowers, and majestic kingfishers. Each piece showcases the mastery of embroidery and showcases the unique aesthetic designs and color schemes that have emerged from traditional Chinese embroidery.

In addition to its instructional content, the book includes an appendix that provides transfer patterns for each piece, allowing readers to print and utilize these designs for their embroidery endeavors. Whether you are a seasoned embroiderer or a novice seeking to embark on a creative journey, this book offers invaluable insights, techniques, and inspiration to help you unlock your full potential and create stunning works of art. Embrace the beauty of Chinese embroidery and embark on a transformative artistic adventure with this extraordinary book.

Weight: 746g
Dimension: 184 x 260 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781632880000