Chinese Embroidered Silk Tapestry in Contemporary Ebonized Frame. Vibrantly embroidered Chinese folk art tapestry, likely an example of Mao embroidery, depicting a dragon flanked by another mythical creature interacting with a human figure, far right. 

Size: 7 3/4 x 13 1/2 in.

Miao embroidery is a traditional textile art of the Miao people of southwestern China, renowned for its dazzling complexity and symbolic richness. Each piece is hand-stitched, often using silk or cotton threads on indigo-dyed cloth, forming vibrant geometric patterns, mythical creatures, and scenes from daily life that serve as visual records of Miao heritage and mythology. Techniques such as cross-stitching, couching, and pleating create layered, textured designs that can take months or even years to complete. More than simple decoration, Miao embroidery functions as a form of storytelling and cultural identity—clothing, headdresses, and festival garments embroidered in brilliant color express ancestry, spiritual beliefs, and regional belonging.

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