Injury inspires artisan to be a cut above the rest
2 years, 1 month ago

Injury inspires artisan to be a cut above the rest

China Daily  

Leaf-vein embroidery and batik cloth show the exquisite skills of Yang Li and her team. In 2011, Yang, from Tongren city in Guizhou province, created leaf-vein embroidery three months after a leaf cut her hand. Through continuous learning and practice, she incorporated traditional embroidery of the Miao, Tujia and Dong ethnic groups into the leaves, creating unique art that blends the artificial with the natural. As a native Miao woman with an innate love of embroidery, Yang opened a folk culture products shop with her sister in 2011, when her son's condition improved.

Embroidery Her Son Yang Miao Tongren Traditional Embroidery  rest  yang  embroidery  tongren  leafvein  inspires  cut  injury  traditional  leaves  artisan  shop  products  miao

History of this topic

Leaf-Vein Embroidery: A Timeless Art Form in Guizhou Province
2 months ago

Leaf-Vein Embroidery: A Timeless Art Form in Guizhou Province

China Daily  

The exquisite craftsmanship of leaf-vein embroidery in Tongren city, Guizhou province, has made Guizhou embroidery one of the major styles of embroidery in China. Leaf-vein embroidery first appeared in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and has been used to transmit information by several ethnic groups in the southwestern region. Yang Li, an inheritor of this technique, has incorporated the traditional embroidery …

Leaf-Vein Embroidery: A Timeless Tapestry of Tradition and Craftsmanship
Trending News
2 months ago

Leaf-Vein Embroidery: A Timeless Tapestry of Tradition and Craftsmanship

China Daily  

The article highlights the intricate craftsmanship of leaf-vein embroidery in Tongren city, Guizhou province, China. Leaf-vein embroidery has been a significant cultural tradition for generations, with the technique originating in the Song Dynasty and being passed down through various ethnic groups in the southwestern region. The article showcases the meticulous process of leaf-vein embroidery, from selecting and drying leaves to …

Leaf-Vein Embroidery: A Timeless Tapestry of Tradition and Craftsmanship
Trending News
2 months ago

Leaf-Vein Embroidery: A Timeless Tapestry of Tradition and Craftsmanship

China Daily  

The article highlights the intricate craftsmanship of leaf-vein embroidery in Tongren city, Guizhou province, China. Leaf-vein embroidery has been passed down through generations, with the key steps involving selecting and drying leaves, designing patterns, and embroidering them onto the leaves. The intricate patterns and delicate designs showcase the artistry and skill of the embroiderers. The article also explores the challenges …

Traditional embroidery draws cross-Strait ties closer
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Traditional embroidery draws cross-Strait ties closer

China Daily  

Wu Wanjing, head of the Xiabu Embroidery Art Institute, embroiders a piece of hand-woven fabric at her workshop. Wu Wanjing still remembers her first Xiabu — meaning "cloth for summer" in Chinese — embroidery piece. Reconnecting this artwork with Xiabu embroidery, bridging the two sides across the Taiwan Strait, made the project even more meaningful for her. Wu and her …

Traditional embroidery draws cross-Strait ties closer
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Traditional embroidery draws cross-Strait ties closer

China Daily  

Wu Wanjing, head of the Xiabu Embroidery Art Institute, embroiders a piece of hand-woven fabric at her workshop. Wu Wanjing still remembers her first Xiabu — meaning "cloth for summer" in Chinese — embroidery piece. Reconnecting this artwork with Xiabu embroidery, bridging the two sides across the Taiwan Strait, made the project even more meaningful for her. Wu and her …

A destination to treasure
1 year, 7 months ago

A destination to treasure

China Daily  

Leaf-vein embroidery inheritor Yang Li guides an apprentice at her workshop in Tongren, Guizhou province. As he made inroads into the province's isolated mountain villages, Long was exposed to a variety of fascinating examples of intangible cultural heritage. His first intangible cultural heritage video was about the leaf-vein embroidery technique practiced in Tongren city, Guizhou. Long has been recognized by …

Injury inspires artisan to be a cut above the rest
2 years, 1 month ago

Injury inspires artisan to be a cut above the rest

China Daily  

Leaf-vein embroidery and batik cloth show the exquisite skills of Yang Li and her team. In 2011, Yang, from Tongren city in Guizhou province, created leaf-vein embroidery three months after a leaf cut her hand. Through continuous learning and practice, she incorporated traditional embroidery of the Miao, Tujia and Dong ethnic groups into the leaves, creating unique art that blends …

Discover Related