Explore the CollectionEmbroidered Picture

Measurements
70cm x 53cm
Place of Origin
South Australia
Historical Period/Date
21st Century (2000-2029 Early)
Registration Number
2010-040
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Japanese Silk Embroidery,
Objects
Embroidered Pictures,

Physical Description

This framed piece of Japanese embroidery has been worked entirely by the donor. It tells the story of Shojo a mythical monkey figure common in Japanese literature. Named "The Monkeys Tale" by the donor. The design has been worked using many traditional Japanese stitches in silk and metal threads. Colours are gold, red, silver, green and white and also includes soft pink.

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