Explore the CollectionEmbroidered Picture

Measurements
63cm x 48cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)
Registration Number
2008-040
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Chinese Silk Embroidery,Flat Stitches,
Objects
Embroidered Pictures,

Physical Description

Large embroidered piece of Chinese needlepainting depicting a spray of banksias. The technique involves multiple layers of straight stitches in subtle blends of colour using silk thread. This is Random Stitch embroidery which is a speciality of Suzhou Province of Southern China.

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