Both the Shu Brocade (one of the most famous Four Chinese Brocades) and Shu Embroidery (one of the most famous Four Chinese Embroideries) are highly recommended. These exquisite fabrics come in a variety of colors and patterns.
Shu Brocade:
The Shu Brocade features luxuriant appearance, bright color, elegant pattern and propitious design imbued with rich folklore and regional characteristics. Since the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), the motifs on the Shu Brocade had included lanterns, balls, lions, larks, cranes, peacocks, and different kinds of flowers. Shu Brocade works have a wide range of ornamental and practical applications, such as garments, quilts, pillowcases, screens, scrolls, articles of clothing, ladies' shoes, and a host of other articles of both practical and artistic purposes, such as tapestries. The Shu Brocade has also become an integral part of the ornament of women in the ethnic groups of southwest China.
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Shu Embroidery:
The Sichuan Embroidery represents the creative workmanship of the Sichuan people for its elaborate designs and subtle visual effects. It displays the unique characteristics in its neat needlework, bright color, exquisite design and full expression. A total of 122 needlework techniques, in 12 categories, are employed to produce vivid images such as fish, flowers, birds, insects, landscapes and human portraits.
Embroidery works have a wide range of ornamental and practical applications, such as costumes, quilts, pillowcases, screens, scrolls, and decorative items.
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Where to buy: Chengdu Shu Brocade and Embroidery Museum, 2 East Caotang Road, Chengdu.
Price: Common brocade handkerchiefs, scarfs and decorations are usually priced at 100-300 yuan/piece, while those with collection value may exceed 10,000 yuan/piece.
Sichuan Embroidery
Sichuan embroidery, also called Shu embroidery, represents the creative workmanship of the Sichuan people for its elaborate designs and subtle visual effects.
