Embroidery and the qiyiqcha

Embroidery has a history of many centuries. Since ancient times towels, tablecloths, festive clothes, aprons and headwear have been decorated with it. Stitches, flower designs and colour harmonies passed from generation to generation and were perfected; folk masters’ work stands out for lovely flowers, matching colours and precise execution. Our museums hold many pieces, and those of the 19th century are best preserved. Embroidery can refresh clothes and decorate napkins, wall panels, cushion covers and gifts. You need a needle, thimble, scissors, tape measure, hoop and floss threads, kept in a special box. Safety: sit correctly, light from the left, keep the needle only in a pincushion, pass scissors closed, and count needles at the end of work.