An embroidery work created by Yao Jianping depicting fish splashing in the water. [Photo/WeChat account: snd-szgxqfb]
Suzhou embroidery, a national intangible cultural heritage item with a history of more than 3,000 years, shone at the 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala hosted by China Media Group on Sept 10, local media outlets reported.
Yao Jianping, an inheritor of the craft, impressed audiences with an exquisite embroidery work depicting fish splashing in the water.
"I will use my needle as my pen and my thread as my ink when I make a work conveying the Mid-Autumn Festival wishes extended by Suzhou residents to Chinese people around the world," Yao said.
Presented by China Media Group, the annual gala, also known as Qiuwan in Chinese, began at 8 pm Beijing Time on Sept 10 and lasted over two hours, presenting a creative extravaganza to audiences around the world.
By adopting artistic storytelling techniques, the gala was an exploration and a return to the traditional culture of the Mid-Autumn Festival, especially the culture related to the moon, which presented new renditions of old songs to the audience.
Suzhou embroidery features a strong folk flavor and its weaving techniques are characterized by flat surfaces, net rims, thin needles, dense lines, and harmonious and bright colors. Products fall into three major categories: costumes, decorations for halls, and crafts for daily use, which have both decorative and practical value. Double-sided embroidery is a symbol of Suzhou embroidery.
