The Art of Gu Embroidery

Discover the rare and refined craft of Gu Embroidery — a traditional art form that originated over 400 years ago in what is now the Songjiang District of Shanghai. Also known as “Painting Embroidery,” this technique blends the aesthetics of the Songjiang School of painting with intricate embroidery, using high-quality materials and complex stitching to create exquisite works of art.

This film was produced by Shanghai Songjiang TV Station, translated by the Centre of International Cultural Exchange, and provided by the Bureau for External Cultural Relations, Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China.