Ou embroidery [Wenzhou specialty in Zhejiang]

What is Ou embroidery? Authentic Wenzhou specialty: Ou embroidery

Summary:Do you want to know what Ou embroidery is? This article is a detailed introduction toZhejiang Wenzhou specialty - Ou embroidery. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Ou embroidery. The full text takes about 7 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Ou embroidery and the product characteristics of Ou embroidery? How did the history of Ou embroidery come about? The awards and honors of Ou embroidery

Basic introduction of Ou embroidery

Ou embroidery, also known as painted curtains, is a local traditional art in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, produced in the Oujiang area; It is also one of the "Three Carvings and One Embroidery" special crafts in Zhejiang, developed from traditional Chinese embroidery. It is known as one of the four famous embroidery styles in China, along with Xiang embroidery, Su embroidery, and Shu embroidery. Ou embroidery is one of China's famous export embroideries, which is not only cherished by the country, but also given as a national gift. There is a saying of 'embroidery diplomacy'. There are many varieties of Ou embroidery, in addition to various decorative items such as paintings and hanging screens, there are also practical items such as tablecloths, costumes, pillowcases, and duvet covers. There are four categories of images: characters, landscapes, flowers, and animals, with over 1000 people of different colors and varieties

Awards and honors of Ou embroidery

In 1988 and 1999, she represented the Ou embroidery art world twice at the World Expo

In 2001, her work "Jinyu Yingchun" participated in the Hangzhou West Lake Expo and won the gold medal at the 2nd China Arts and Crafts Master Works and Arts Boutique Expo

In 2006, she was awarded the title of Tang Dynasty brocade from over a thousand years ago by the provincial arts and crafts master Ou embroidery.

. It flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties and was commonly used as embroidery patterns in temples