Goldwork Embroidery Chinese Style

An Illustrated Stitch Guide

Daiyu Chen (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

128 Seiten

2022
SCPG Publishing Corporation (Verlag)
978-1-938368-65-3 (ISBN)

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Goldwork embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery technique that was originally used in the court or palaces and was exclusive to nobility in ancient times. Similar embroidery techniques were used in Central Asia and Europe in ancient times as well. Today, this sort of technique, characterized by its diversity of thread textures, variety of techniques, unique three-dimensional shape, and ability to blend other embroidery styles, is familiar to and admired by embroidery enthusiasts all over the world.Through her practice in embroidery over the past two decades, Chen Daiyu has simultaneously studied both Chinese and European embroidery. Her work is unique in that it combines the beauty of both forms, making it uniquely original. In this book, she draws inspiration from elements of traditional Chinese painting, combining traditional Chinese silk embroidery with European goldwork embroidery to create stunning, elegant works with a unique Chinese aesthetic appeal. This volume combines images and text, taking the reader systematically through the world of goldwork embroidery with a step-by-step guide.

Daiyu Chen graduated from the Design Art Department of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts and holds a masters degree from the University of the Arts in London. The focus of her current research is the contemporary application of embroidery. After attending the Royal College of Embroidery to study embroidery techniques, she founded the Daiyu Embroidery Studio and became an independent embroidery artist. She excels at goldwork embroidery, wool embroidery, blackwork embroidery, whitework embroidery, canvas embroidery, and the application of embroidery to the field of jewellery design.

Contents

Preface

Chapter One     Introduction to Chinese-Style Goldwork Embroidery

Chapter Two     Materials and Tools
1. Embroidery Frames
2. Metal Threads
3. Fabrics
4. Miscellaneous Materials and Tools

Chapter Three     Basic Techniques
1. Design
2. Pattern Transfer
3. Tightening the Fabric on the Frames
4. Starting Stitch
5. Padding
6. Couching Stitch
7. Long and Short Stitch
8. Pinning the Pearl Purl
9. Cutwork
10. Highlighting the Outline, Beading, and Mini Cross Stitches

Chapter Four     Design Gallery
Project One   An Autumn Moth Playing with Purple Chrysanthemums
1. Taihu Rock
2. Chrysanthemums
3. Autumn Moth
Display: Wall Hanging

Project Two   Orchids and a White Parakeet
1. Orchid Leaves
2. Taihu Rock
3. White Parakeet
4. Water Ripples
5. Orchids
Display: Desktop Decoration

Project Three   A Mantis Teasing a Crab in Late Autumn
1. Bamboo
2. Bamboo Leaves
3. Crab
4. Gourd Leaves
5. Vine
6. Mantis and Water Plants
Display: Tabletop Screen

Project Four   A Red-Crowned Crane and Longevity Peaches
1. Red-Crowned Crane
2. Peaches
Display: Make-Up Mirror

Appendix
Outline Templates

Erscheinungsdatum	11.01.2022
Zusatzinfo	Illustrations
Sprache	englisch
Maße	184 x 260 mm
Gewicht	435 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles
ISBN-10	1-938368-65-7 / 1938368657
ISBN-13	978-1-938368-65-3 / 9781938368653
Zustand	Neuware