Photo shows an embroidery work on Xuan paper created by Zhang Yan, one of Gu Yuchun's disciple. It's a regular script in small characters, as used in Chinese calligraphy exercises.

Xuan paper, a high quality rice paper made in Xuancheng or Jingxian of Anhui Province, is especially good for traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy. Embroidery is an art of decorating textiles ...

Smithsonian American Art Museum's Public Programs Coordinator Katie Crooks demonstrates craft activities for the Renwick Gallery's Handi-Hour program currently being held at the Luce Foundation Center ...

NMAHTEX copy 39088019431311 inscribed by the author. American Indian porcupine quill embroidery -- Indian bead needlework -- Indian applique, Alaskan fishskin needlework -- Early stump work, silk and ...