Where is the right place to sell Chinese hand embroidery artworks?”
So lets begin with : What is a motif? A motif is basically a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration. It could also mean a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music. An embroidery motif is a pattern in cloth which consists of decorative shapes in various splashes of colors which give it a vibrant look. The history of motifs traces way back to the ninth century when such a colorful fashion was in vogue in various parts of Europe. This evinced interest and the art spread across in various forms across the world. Since this is an embroidery art, the essence of each region was visible in the patterns and one could distinguish the culture or the state only by seeing the embroidery motif. I came across an interesting book – Palestinian Embroidery Motifs: A Treasury of Stitches 1850 – 1950. This is a vast embroidery treasure trove and recommended reading for every hand embroidery enthusiast! Margarita Skinner focuses on the
