Shanghai wool embroidery

Shanghai wool embroidery

　　　Shanghai is one of China’s major production and export centers for silk. It offers a wide variety of silk products, including satin, damask, gauze, brocade, crepe, velvet, twill, pongee, silk noil, yarn-dyed fabrics, and sheer silks, all in rich patterns that have earned high praise from consumers both at home and abroad. The world-renowned "Golden Three Cups" printed silk features harmonious and bright color schemes; the silk floral fabrics inspired by traditional Chinese paintings not only possess an antique charm but also employ innovative techniques, standing out uniquely in the international market.

　　Shanghai wool embroidery is especially known for its portraits of foreign leaders. These embroidered portraits are remarkably lifelike and highly expressive, earning the praise of being the “oil paintings of the East.” Masterpieces such as “The Great Wall,” “Blossoms in Competition,” and “View of Mount Everest” from Shanghai wool embroidery have gained well-established acclaim both in China and abroad. Among them, the piece “The Great Wall” was displayed in the hall of the United Nations headquarters, leaving delegates from various countries in awe.