Suzhou double-sided embroidery on silk

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Double-Sided Su Embroidery (Framed)

双面苏绣

Suzhou

A genuine double-sided Su embroidery is one of the most technically demanding textile arts in the world. The image — typically a goldfish, peony, bird, or landscape — appears identical on both sides of a transparent silk gauze. Display in a freestanding frame to appreciate both faces.

$600 — $8,000

Production time: Most pieces are unique; 1-6 months for commissions

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Custom rosewood frame, climate-controlled shipping for fine pieces.

Craft Story

Double-sided embroidery (双面绣) was perfected in Suzhou during the late 19th century. A skilled master can split a single silk thread into 1/64th of its width. A single piece can take 200-1000 hours, depending on size and complexity.

About the Artisan

Created at the Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute or affiliated master studios. Each piece signed and registered.