Hand-embroidered Chinese fan
Double-sided embroidery (双面绣) fan: silk embroidery, bamboo frame. Both sides of the fan are perfect mirrors of each other, embroidered together stitch for stitch.
This technique demands extraordinary skill, as the needlework on both sides of the silk fabric must mirror each other perfectly. The stitches are carefully measured, ensuring that no thread ends are visible on either side.
The embroidery depicts magnolias and a pair of butterflies - symbolising lovers and partners. Gold threading details the embroidery.
Double-sided embroidery (双面绣) fan: silk embroidery, bamboo frame. Both sides of the fan are perfect mirrors of each other, embroidered together stitch for stitch.
This technique demands extraordinary skill, as the needlework on both sides of the silk fabric must mirror each other perfectly. The stitches are carefully measured, ensuring that no thread ends are visible on either side.
The embroidery depicts magnolias and a pair of butterflies - symbolising lovers and partners. Gold threading details the embroidery.
Double-sided embroidery (双面绣) fan: silk embroidery, bamboo frame. Both sides of the fan are perfect mirrors of each other, embroidered together stitch for stitch.
This technique demands extraordinary skill, as the needlework on both sides of the silk fabric must mirror each other perfectly. The stitches are carefully measured, ensuring that no thread ends are visible on either side.
The embroidery depicts magnolias and a pair of butterflies - symbolising lovers and partners. Gold threading details the embroidery.
