Description
A practical tool for Chinese embroidery
A wooden embroidery frame holds fabric under tension while stitching, providing a stable working surface. Assembly and fabric mounting depend on the particular frame; the structure and included components should be checked before choosing a frame for your work.
The Chinese Embroidery Institute offers assistance with sourcing traditional embroidery tools for overseas learners and practitioners. This supports the Institute’s work in research, safeguarding, and teaching. These frames are sourced from suppliers in China; they are not manufactured by the Institute.
The images below illustrate traditional embroidery frames in use and in parts. They are reference images, not product photographs or a packing list for the currently quoted 80 cm model. The supplied components will be confirmed separately.
Currently confirmed option: 80 cm
| Size designation | 80 cm |
|---|---|
| Material | Wood; wood species not yet confirmed |
| Structure | Dismantlable |
| Approximate packed dimensions | 82 × 8 × 5 cm |
| Gross packed weight | No more than 2 kg |
The packing figures above apply to the currently confirmed 80 cm model, not to other sizes or multi-frame orders. The dimension represented by “80 cm”, the usable working area, included parts, and any other specifications will be confirmed before payment. No additional sizes are offered here until their details have been verified.
Individual pricing and international shipping
Product prices vary by size and specification. International shipping is calculated individually according to the destination, postal code, quantity, and package details. A complete quotation will be provided before payment.
We will check supplier availability and shipping options for your destination. Delivery is not guaranteed to every country or postal code. The quotation will identify the product cost, shipping charge, payment currency, and any delivery estimate available at that time. Any applicable import duties, local taxes, or clearance charges must be considered separately; the quotation will make clear which charges are included and which may be collected locally.
Request a quote
Choose the confirmed frame option and quantity, then tell us your country, state or province, postal code, name, and email address. You may also add any special requirements. Please do not include your full home address, telephone number, or payment details at this stage.
Submitting this form is an enquiry, not an order or a request for immediate payment. We will review the specification and shipping requirements and send a complete quotation by email. If you accept the quotation, we will issue a PayPal invoice. After payment, we will arrange sourcing and shipment. The full delivery address and any information required by the carrier will be collected separately after the order is confirmed.
Quote-request data notice
When you submit this form, EmbArts/CEI stores the fields you enter in the website’s form database and sends a copy to a CEI Gmail mailbox. We use the information to review and reply to your quotation request and, if you accept a quotation, to administer the resulting order. Do not submit a full delivery address, telephone number, payment information, or other sensitive information here. This form does not create an order, collect payment, subscribe you to marketing, or send an automatic customer email. The website database and email copy may be retained for different periods; EmbArts/CEI has not published a fixed retention period for quotation enquiries. Contact us through the EmbArts Contact page if you have questions about the information you submitted.
Delivery and after-sales questions
Before payment, please review the confirmed specifications, included components, shipping arrangements, and the after-sales terms supplied with your quotation. Assembly guidance, transit damage, missing parts, and return arrangements should be clarified for the particular order rather than assumed from a general product page.
Further reading
For background on Chinese embroidery, see our English-language book page and embroidery history introduction.
