Emboidery is the art of crafting unique and intricate designs onto materials or objects such as;
The word
"Embroidery"
itself originates from French word "broderie" meaning embellishment. However, the physical craft stems from China and the Middle East from 3500BC.
Embroidery
is significant in all cultures for different purposes and traditions such as
marking wealth and status on high class clothing,
highlighting cultural identity on traditional clothing,
or embelishing religious items for respect.
For example,
Chinese Silk Embroidery
has deep cultural and spiritual meaning in the history and present of China. It is used to distinguish different regions and represent themes of religion, mythology, love, nature etc.
Chinese embroidery additionally distinguishes garments between the royalty, upper class, middle and lower. Chinese embroidery constitues the four major styles;