Fabric Patchwork Embroidery

Fabric Patchwork Embroidery

　　Fabric patchwork embroidery was originally a popular form of children's toys and household items in the rural areas around Xi'an. By the 1980s, it had evolved into a distinctive local handicraft art. Common fabric patchwork embroidery items include decorative and toy pieces such as fabric tigers, fabric qilins, and fabric elephants, as well as practical items like children’s shoes and hats, mostly featuring animal themes. These are created using techniques such as tying, cutting, pasting, and embroidering to form various patterned images. The designs are exaggerated and varied in shape, with bright and bold colors, and the stitching ranges from fine to coarse, all contributing to a rich folk art character. It makes an ideal souvenir for travelers.

　　Source: Xi'an Municipal Chronicles Office