This serene lakeside scene, rendered entirely in silk thread, exemplifies the technical mastery and lyrical beauty of Suzhou (Su) embroidery, one of China’s most esteemed textile traditions. Using ultra-fine, hand-divided silk filaments, the artist layered thousands of stitches to create painterly transitions of color and light that shimmer with lifelike depth. The subtle reflections in the water and the delicate foliage reveal an extraordinary attention to tone, texture, and movement.
Produced in the mid-20th century, during a period when Suzhou workshops began adapting their classical techniques to modern aesthetic tastes, this work blends traditional craftsmanship with Impressionist sensibility—transforming silk and thread into a radiant landscape of quiet elegance and timeless artistry.
Suzhou embroidery, renowned for its intricate depictions of idyllic landscapes, finds its essence in the serene rice fields that have long defined the Jiangsu Province. Crafted with the utmost precision using dyed silk threads, this exquisite textile art captures the verdant expanse of paddy fields, their undulating rows punctuated by the graceful movements of farmers tending to their crops. The delicate stitches, each a testament to the embroiderer's skill, breathe life into the scene, evoking the gentle rustling of leaves and the tranquil rhythm of rural life. As a cherished tradition passed down through generations, Suzhou embroidery continues to be a source of local pride, preserving the timeless beauty of China's agricultural heritage.
image: 18×24”
Do not dry-mount or spray adhesive.
Use a conservation stitch mount: hand-sew the textile to a washed, unbuffered cotton or silk support stretched over acid-free board.
Glaze with UV-filtering acrylic or glass and add deep spacers so the textile never touches glazing.
Display at low light (≤50 lux), RH 45–55%, cool temps, and away from kitchens/baths (moisture/oils).
This serene lakeside scene, rendered entirely in silk thread, exemplifies the technical mastery and lyrical beauty of Suzhou (Su) embroidery, one of China’s most esteemed textile traditions. Using ultra-fine, hand-divided silk filaments, the artist layered thousands of stitches to create painterly transitions of color and light that shimmer with lifelike depth. The subtle reflections in the water and the delicate foliage reveal an extraordinary attention to tone, texture, and movement.
Produced in the mid-20th century, during a period when Suzhou workshops began adapting their classical techniques to modern aesthetic tastes, this work blends traditional craftsmanship with Impressionist sensibility—transforming silk and thread into a radiant landscape of quiet elegance and timeless artistry.
Suzhou embroidery, renowned for its intricate depictions of idyllic landscapes, finds its essence in the serene rice fields that have long defined the Jiangsu Province. Crafted with the utmost precision using dyed silk threads, this exquisite textile art captures the verdant expanse of paddy fields, their undulating rows punctuated by the graceful movements of farmers tending to their crops. The delicate stitches, each a testament to the embroiderer's skill, breathe life into the scene, evoking the gentle rustling of leaves and the tranquil rhythm of rural life. As a cherished tradition passed down through generations, Suzhou embroidery continues to be a source of local pride, preserving the timeless beauty of China's agricultural heritage.
image: 18×24”
Do not dry-mount or spray adhesive.
Use a conservation stitch mount: hand-sew the textile to a washed, unbuffered cotton or silk support stretched over acid-free board.
Glaze with UV-filtering acrylic or glass and add deep spacers so the textile never touches glazing.
Display at low light (≤50 lux), RH 45–55%, cool temps, and away from kitchens/baths (moisture/oils).
