Bead Embroidery Chinese Style

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Call Number: 746.5 Yu, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies / General / Yu, Han
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Westgate Branch

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Westgate Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies / General / Yu, Han	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies / General / Yu, Han	4-week checkout	Due 05-22-2024

The charm of Chinese-style bead embroidery -- Materials and tools -- Basic stitches and techniques -- Introductory lessons -- Advanced lessons.
A delicate craft that has been handed down for thousands of years, bead embroidery was popular among the aristocrats in China's imperial courts and is an important part of modern haute couture, wedding dresses, and other accessories. A step-by-step guide to 25 unique embroidery designs, Bead Embroidery Chinese Style incorporates traditional Chinese design elements, including landscape paintings, bird and flower motifs, and famous poems. Projects are both beautiful and useful, and are simple enough for embroidery beginners. Readers will learn about: The different bead embroidery tools, techniques, and materials Over a dozen embroidery stitches for single-bead, multi-bead, free stitches, layered stitches, and more Small-scale embroidery projects, including jewelry, coasters, pouches, and silk scarves More advanced projects, including makeup bags, lamp covers, and wall art.

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