Art of Silk: A Profile of Suzhou Embroidery

If you hang out on eBay like I do, you will eventually run into a mention of Suzhou embroidery.  If you follow links, you will eventually discover Art of Embroidery, a Chinese company that produces both hand embroidery and machine embroidery.  I didn't know anything about the company, however, until I read this profile.  Don't miss the video!  The two handed stitching technique, splitting the silk, and the style of frame used will all be of interest to needle pointers.
http://needleprint.blogspot.com/2013/11/meetings-with-remarkable-men.html

Here is the company's website.   I found the King's Silk article especially interesting but the eye candy is incredible!
http://www.artofsilk.com

Please pour a glass of your favorite beverage and spend some time exploring the delights of Suzhou embroidery.

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