The Art of Chinese Embroidery 2
Printed Book

The Art of Chinese Embroidery 2

by Margaret Lee

Unlock more fascinating secrets of Chinese needle art with the introduction of innovative and exciting Random Stitch Embroidery.

Description

Developed last century, this groundbreaking technique has become integral to the lexicon of Chinese embroidery, enabling the creation of works that rival paintings or photography in their vivid, realistic nature. In this fabulous new book, her second in the series, Margaret Lee takes traditional ‘Su’ embroidery to the next level by introducing the history and techniques of Random Stitch Embroidery, along with the art concepts that inform its versatile application.

Featuring nine stunning projects, ranging from a beginner’s tutorial through to works of increasing complexity with depictions of different flowers and animals, each piece worked with breathtaking artistry. Three case studies are also included to further illustrate the potential of this spectacular technique.

Featured Projects

The Art of Chinese Embroidery 2’ features the following projects:

A Pair of Random Apples

A Pair of Random Apples

by Margaret Lee

Begin your Random Stitch Embroidery journey with this tutorial project featuring an enticing pair of random stitched apples.  

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Eurasian Blue Tit

Eurasian Blue Tit

by Margaret Lee

Lifelike portrait of this distinctive garden bird stitched using Random Stitch Embroidery.

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In the Woodlands

In the Woodlands

by Margaret Lee

Cheeky squirrel on a forest adventure hunting for nuts, created using traditional Chinese Embroidery and Random Stitch Embroidery techniques.

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Lady

Lady

by Margaret Lee

Lifelike portrait of the regal Persian cat in all her long haired majestic glory, created using traditional Chinese Embroidery and Random Stitch Embroidery techniques.

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Oiseau de Paradis

Oiseau de Paradis

by Margaret Lee

Striking study of the complex Bird of Paradise flower.

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Purity

Purity

by Margaret Lee

Single lotus bloom, symbolising purity, harmony and renewal, stitched using the technique Random Stitch Embroidery.

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Ulysses Butterfly and Ixora

Ulysses Butterfly and Ixora

by Margaret Lee

Majestic Ulysses butterfly hovering above an ensemble of brightly-coloured flowers from the exotic Ixora plant.

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Wild Iris

Wild Iris

by Margaret Lee

Stunning flower in the style of Chinese brush painting, stitched using the technique Random Stitch Embroidery.

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Yellow Cosmos

Yellow Cosmos

by Margaret Lee

Vibrant group of delicate cosmos flowers set against a highly contrasted and heavily mottled background created using Random Stitch Embroidery.

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Additional Information

Product Type
Printed Book
Author
Margaret Lee
Techniques
Chinese Embroidery, Random Stitch Embroidery
ISBN
9780648287377
Dimensions
28L × 24W × 1H (cm)
Weight
0.686kg