Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute
Time-Honored BrandSuzhou Embroidery Research Institute · Jiangsu · Founded 1957
Founded in 1957, the Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute is a leading institution dedicated to the preservation and innovation of Suzhou embroidery (Su Xiu). It integrates research, creation, and education, nurturing masters and producing exquisite works that elevate this traditional craft to the level of fine art.
Brand Story
Established in 1957, in the early years of the People's Republic of China, the Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute was founded with government support to protect and pass on the traditional art of Suzhou embroidery. Led by renowned Suzhou embroidery artists Jin Jingfen and Zhu Feng, the institute brought together the era's finest embroiderers, focusing on technique research, innovation, and talent cultivation. It provided a systematic platform for the craft, transforming it from a folk craft into a recognized art form. The institute has trained numerous national masters, including Gu Wenxia and Li Eying, who created iconic works such as 'Double-Sided Embroidery Goldfish' and 'Kittens,' pushing the art to new heights. This establishment marked a pivotal shift from individual apprenticeship to collective collaboration, and from traditional craft to modern art, making it a milestone in Suzhou embroidery's heritage and evolution.
Signature Products
A signature technique of Suzhou embroidery, featuring identical or different designs on both sides of the screen. Exquisite needlework and elegant colors. Prices range from several thousand to hundreds of thousands of yuan.
Based on famous paintings, these panels use techniques like random stitch and layered stitch to recreate the original's spirit. Ideal for collection and decoration. Prices range from several hundred to tens of thousands of yuan.
Applying Suzhou embroidery to qipao and Hanfu, these garments feature intricate patterns that reflect traditional Chinese dress culture. Prices range from several hundred to tens of thousands of yuan.
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Located in: Jiangsu（江苏）
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Cultural Note
Suzhou embroidery uses the needle as a brush and silk thread as ink, emphasizing qualities such as flatness, evenness, fineness, density, uniformity, smoothness, harmony, and luster. It employs dozens of stitch techniques, including straight stitch, random stitch, and scattered stitch. The resulting works are exquisitely detailed and lifelike, holding high artistic value. In 2006, Suzhou embroidery was inscribed on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
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A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute founded?
Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute was founded in 1957, originating in Jiangsu, Jiangsu, primarily in the Other field.
What is the signature product of Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute?
Its signature product is Double-Sided Embroidery Screen. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
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