Su Embroidery Studio

12/10/2024

How time flies! Su Embroidery Studio's first overseas exhibition in Kuala Lumpur ten years ago.

It was a collective endeavor to raise people's awareness of preserving Loke Mansion through an ancient Chinese art form, silk embroidery, which faces the threat of extinction too.

27/06/2024

The Seated Guanyin, one of the most exquisite silk embroideries we have ever made, is inspired by an ancient wooden sculpture of Guanyin believed to be from the Liao Dynasty (907-1125), now part of the South and Southeast Asia collection at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

The silk embroidery meticulously breathes life into the wooden sculpture, with the artist employing fine random stitches to replicate its intricate carvings. Using over 500 colors of extremely fine silk threads, the hues are harmoniously blended to mimic the variegated palette found on the wooden figure.

This Chinese silk embroidery is a real stunning masterpiece inspired by an ancient wooden sculpture of Guanyin, now part of the South and Southeast Asia collection at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The wooden sculpture, believed to be from the Liao Dynasty (907-1125), serves as the primary muse fo...

10/06/2024

"Auspicious Signs of the Dragon Boat Festival" is a masterpiece of Chinese silk embroidery inspired by Lang Shining's celebrated painting of the same name. Resembling European still life oil paintings, this Chinese silk embroidery captures the essence of the original artwork while infusing it with the meticulous artistry of Su Embroidery Studio.

At the center of the silk embroidery lies a celadon vase, meticulously hand embroidered to replicate the intricate details of its design. Within the vase, papyrus leaves, pomegranate flowers, and hibiscus come to life through delicate embroidery, each element meticulously rendered to evoke a sense of natural beauty and abundance.

The tray below is adorned with plums and cherries, with several zongzi (glutinous rice wrapped in reed leaves) scattered nearby, symbolizing the traditional Chinese festival of the Dragon Boat Festival. These elements pay homage to the rich cultural heritage of China, spanning over two thousand years, and reflect Lang Shining's innovative fusion of Western and Eastern artistic styles.

In this silk embroidery, Lang Shining's exploration of still life techniques is evident, influenced by European oil painting yet rooted in the customs and traditions of Chinese culture. The seamless integration of Western watercolor painting with traditional Chinese meticulous brushwork and ink techniques results in a harmonious fusion of artistic expression.

12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day!

To all the incredible mothers, your love is like the meticulous art of Chinese silk embroidery—beautiful, intricate, and enduring. Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and cherished moments. Happy Mother's Day!

22/04/2024

Silk Embroidery Landscape Painting, hand embroidered with natural silk threads.

22/04/2024

After two decades of promoting the exquisite art of Chinese silk embroidery worldwide, we're taking a step forward to enhance your browsing and shopping experience ...

Explore our updated website with 5000+ chinese silk embroidery designs and discover the timeless beauty of Chinese silk embroidery.

01/04/2024

https://www.suembroidery.com/chinese-silk-embroidery-blog/Suzhou-Embroidery-Art%20Documentation-Exhibition

On July 23, 2023, we witness the unveiling of the "Suzhou Embroidery Art Documentation Exhibition (1949-2019)" to the public. This groundbreaking exhibition takes place at the West Hall of Suzhou Mus

18/03/2024

'The Drunken Beauty' Peking Opera Dancer, hand embroiderd with silk threads.

This silk embroidery painting, reproduced from an oil painting, showcases a vibrant and dynamic scene, characterized by a blend of vivid colors and intricate detailing. The embroidered silk artwork captures the essence of a dancer adorned in an elaborate Peking Opera costume. The opera dancer played...

17/03/2024

The Lady of Shalott, hand embroidered with silk threads.

This silk embroidery is reproduced from the painting “The Lady of Shalott”  by John William Waterhouse, an English painter, completed in 1888. The painting depicts a scene from Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s 1832 poem of the same name. The painting features a young woman, loosely based on the fi...

16/03/2024

This Chinese silk embroidery meticulously reproduces Gustav Klimt's iconic painting, "The Kiss." The opulence of Klimt's original masterpiece is brilliantly captured through the delicate artistry of silk threads. Every nuance, from the intricate gold leaf patterns to the embrace of the enamored coup...

24/02/2024

Happy Lantern Festival!