Teochew embroidery
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Teochew embroidery is a traditional Chinese needlework art from the Teochew (Chiuchow) region, known for its intricate designs, vibrant colors, and use in ceremonial and festive textiles.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
folk art
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intangible cultural heritage ⓘ traditional Chinese embroidery ⓘ |
| commonMotif |
bats symbolizing good fortune
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dragon ⓘ longevity symbols ⓘ lotus flowers ⓘ mandarin ducks ⓘ peony flowers ⓘ phoenix ⓘ pomegranates ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | China ⓘ |
| culturalRole |
expression of Teochew identity
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ritual and ceremonial decoration ⓘ symbol of blessings in marriage ⓘ |
| culturalSphere | Lingnan culture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Teochew people NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
auspicious motifs
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dense stitching ⓘ intricate designs ⓘ vivid color contrasts ⓘ |
| majorCityAssociation |
Chaozhou
NERFINISHED
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Shantou NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| periodOfDevelopment | Qing dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | local intangible cultural heritage in Guangdong Province ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin |
Chaoshan region
NERFINISHED
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Teochew region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedArtForm | Teochew opera costumes ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Cantonese embroidery
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Hakka embroidery NERFINISHED ⓘ Suzhou embroidery NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| techniqueFeature |
couching stitch
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layered color shading ⓘ outline stitch ⓘ satin stitch ⓘ |
| transmissionMethod |
apprenticeship
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family inheritance ⓘ |
| typicalColor |
blue
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bright green ⓘ golden yellow ⓘ pink ⓘ vibrant red ⓘ |
| usedFor |
ancestral hall decorations
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bed curtains ⓘ bridal costumes ⓘ dowry items ⓘ festive garments ⓘ opera costumes ⓘ pillow covers ⓘ religious banners ⓘ table runners ⓘ wedding textiles ⓘ |
| usesMaterial |
cotton thread
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gauze fabric ⓘ gold thread ⓘ satin fabric ⓘ silk fabric ⓘ silk thread ⓘ silver thread ⓘ |
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