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Embroidery: Down the Needle Hole . . .
During this hectic time, it’s always great to be able to learn new and exciting things. From a recent social media discussion, I found out about an especially inspiring endeavor from our Smithsonian Family. For those not aware,
Catalogue of Singer Sewing-Machines
The Singer name is synonymous with sewing machines. In addition to making the first practical use sewing machine for the home in 1851, Isaac Merritt Singer made important design improvements to sewing machines used for clothing, leather, and other industries.
Jin Xiu Wen Zhang
Embroidery is an important art in China with examples found from as early as the Zhou Dynasty (1027–221 B.C.). One of the most well-known pieces of Chinese embroidery is a 10th century A.D. textile piece discovered in the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang. There are also fine pieces from the Song dynasty. Traditional embroidery is still practiced in many areas of China. The Chinese government has designated four schools of Chinese embroidery as Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage.
