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Satin was originally made solely of silk, which, for much of history, was produced and found mainly in China. [3] In ancient [clarify] China, various forms of satin fabrics existed, which came under several names, such as duan (缎), zhusi (紵丝), ling (绫), jin (锦), wusi (五丝) and basi (八丝). [4]
The production of silk originated in Neolithic China within the Yangshao culture (4th millennium BCE). Though it would later reach other places in the world, the art of silk production remained confined to China until the Silk Road opened at 114 BC. Even after trade opened, China maintained a virtual monopoly over silk production for another ...
Cheongsam (UK: / tʃ (i) ɒ ŋ ˈ s æ m /, US: / tʃ ɔː ŋ ˈ s ɑː m /) or zansae, also known as the qipao (/ ˈ tʃ iː p aʊ /) and sometimes referred to as the mandarin gown, is a Chinese dress worn by women which takes inspiration from the qizhuang, the ethnic clothing of the Manchu people.
Other early examples of needles dating from 41,000 to 15,000 years ago are found in multiple locations, e.g. Slovenia, Russia, China, Spain, and France. [20] The earliest dyed flax fibers have been found in a prehistoric cave in the Republic of Georgia and date back to 36,000. [21]
It is among the oldest known embroidery styles in Chinese embroidery history. Its raw materials are satin and colored silk, its craftsmanship painstaking and refined. The emphasis is on even stitching, delicate coloration, and local flavor. Sichuan embroidery is used to decorate quilt covers, pillowcases, garments, shoes and painted screens.
Trade logs between The British East India Company and China often demonstrate an ongoing trade of Chinese silks, especially damask. [8] Damask is documented as being the heaviest Chinese silk. [8] Damask with floral sprigs, Italy, Baroque, 1600–1650, silk two-tone damask Woman's silk damask shoes with buckles, England, 1740s
Yanchuan patchwork is a distinctive form of traditional Chinese patchwork which is performed by a great number of people in the Yanchuan region of northern Shaanxi province in China. [3] It uses combines the use of sewing and embroidery along with a variety of colours, textures and cloths of different shapes to create patterns. [ 3 ]
Hanging scroll: Hanging scrolls originated in their earliest form from literature and other texts written on bamboo strips and silk banners in ancient China. [ 265 ] [ 266 ] [ 267 ] The earliest hanging scrolls are related to and developed from silk banners in early Chinese history.