The Embroidery Studio of the Chinese Embroidery Institute brings together research, hand practice, material study, artistic creation and preservation awareness. Its work is rooted in traditional Chinese embroidery techniques and open to contemporary cultural cooperation and visual documentation.
What the studio does
Embroidery works and commissions
Commissions for museums, galleries, collectors and foundations; personalised embroidery (names, dates, letters on textiles); Chinese- and Western-style wedding attire; and designs and advice for film, television and fashion. See bespoke embroideries.
Research-based reproduction
The Institute has made study reproductions of two surviving Song embroideries, 梅竹鹦鹉图 and 瑶池跨鹤图, and painting-to-embroidery translations such as Tian nü xian hua after Liu Songnian. See history of Chinese embroidery.
Conservation and restoration discussions
Questions on fragile silk, metallic thread, old mounting and previous treatment. The Institute took part in the examination and conservation of a privately held embroidered folding screen. See restoration and reproduction and the Remote Initial Review.
Cultural cooperation and documentation
Exhibitions, teaching resources, digital documentation and public education — for example the Xing embroidery mentor studio at Xingtai University. See digital museum.
How a commission works
- Send size, materials, desired technique and end use (for an existing piece: images, condition, measurements, required action, budget and deadline).
- We assess the request and send a written estimate.
- If needed, we ask for more information or to see the item.
- Work begins after a 50% deposit.
Start with Request a quote.
FAQ
Do you provide insurance valuations?
No. We are not licensed to provide insurance valuations; a reputable auction house can help.
Can you guarantee a deadline?
We aim to complete work within the agreed time frame but cannot guarantee it; tell us your deadline at the start.