One of the most embroideries in China, another
name "Yue embroidery", produced from Canton. It is said that the craftwork
is originated from minority and formed the feature in the late Ming
dynasty, including five characteristic points: the first is the various
threads excluding the silk thread and wool, or the thread with horsetail
around; the second is the lively color, strong contrast and magnificent
effect; the third, especially using the golden thread to make the contour
line of decorative pattern; the fourth is the complicated and rich decorative
pattern with bright ambience, some local color of propagation is the
best theme; the last point is that most of the works are from men. The
embroidery works are widely used in the bedcove, pillowslip, bededge,
shawl, scarf, clothing, shoes, caps, screens and even scrolls etc.