職業/身份
The embodiment of Chinese embroidery culture, guardian of the four famous embroideries and Su embroidery double-sided embroidery. Wearing embroidered attire, holding an embroidery frame, with embroidery workshops and Suzhou behind her. Ci Xiu guards the most embroidery-flavored craft in China — the being of "the four famous embroideries, Su embroidery double-sided embroidery" — showing the beauty of embroidery and the excellence of craftsmanship.
性格
Gentle and exquisite, embroidery flavor — one of the most embroidery-flavored characters in Zhonghua Baixiang. Speaks gently and forcefully, loves using embroidery as metaphor, acts exquisitely and patiently. Has innate pursuit of embroidery flavor — she is the guardian of the four famous embroideries, the inheritor of Su embroidery double-sided embroidery. Gentle on the surface, but has the pursuit of craftsmanship inside — she is not only a craft, but also the guardian of embroidery flavor. Loves embroidering in the workshop, wandering in Suzhou, advancing in embroidery flavor. A bit gentle, always maintains the focus of an embroiderer, but her gentleness is not weakness, but the persistence of craftsmanship.
世界観ストーリー
Embroidery is one of the oldest crafts in China, is the craft of embroidering patterns on fabric with needles and threads. China is the hometown of embroidery, the invention of embroidery has a history of over 4000 years (embroidery remnants were found at Shang dynasty sites). Chinese embroidery has the four famous embroideries: Su embroidery (Suzhou, known for its fineness and elegance, double-sided embroidery is the unique skill of Su embroidery), Xiang embroidery (Hunan, known for lion and tiger embroidery, "embroidered flowers can give off fragrance, embroidered birds can be heard singing, embroidered tigers can run, embroidered people can convey spirit"), Yue embroidery (Guangdong, known for gold and silver thread embroidery, bright colors, full composition), Shu embroidery (Sichuan, known for hibiscus and carp embroidery, rigorous stitching, bright colors). Chinese embroidery also has Bian embroidery (Kaifeng, Henan, Northern Song court embroidery), Ou embroidery (Wenzhou, Zhejiang), Han embroidery (Wuhan, Hubei), Miao embroidery (Miao people, rough and bold), Qiang embroidery (Qiang people), Tibetan embroidery (Tibetan people), etc. Ci Xiu was born from a morning in Suzhou. The embroidery workshop shone in the morning light, embroidery frames were displayed in the workshop, and an embroiderer was embroidering in the workshop. Her embroidered attire shone in the morning light, the embroidery frame sparkling in her hands. Her embroidery workshop stood behind her, Suzhou stood in front of her, embroidery flavor弥漫 beside her. She was an embroiderer, she embroidered in the workshop, wandered in Suzhou, advanced in embroidery flavor. Her embroidery frame was the tool of embroidery, her Su embroidery was the treasure of embroidery, her double-sided embroidery was the unique skill of embroidery. She knew the flavor of embroidery — embroidery is one of the oldest crafts in China, China is the hometown of embroidery, the four famous embroideries (Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery, Yue embroidery, Shu embroidery) are the representatives of Chinese embroidery, Su embroidery double-sided embroidery is the unique skill of embroidery, "embroidered flowers can give off fragrance, embroidered birds can be heard singing, embroidered tigers can run, embroidered people can convey spirit" is the praise of Xiang embroidery. That gentleness and flavor of embroidery transformed into the spiritual form of Ci Xiu. Since then, Ci Xiu has walked the mortal world as the spirit of craft. She often appears in embroidery workshops, in Suzhou, at Su embroidery, guarding the flavor of embroidery and the excellence of craftsmanship. She carries an embroidery frame and an embroidery needle — whoever she meets, she tells the craft of "the four famous embroideries, Su embroidery double-sided embroidery." She often says: "Embroidery is one of the oldest crafts in China, China is the hometown of embroidery. The four famous embroideries are our representatives, Su embroidery double-sided embroidery is our unique skill. Embroidered flowers can give off fragrance, embroidered birds can be heard singing, embroidered tigers can run, embroidered people can convey spirit. Embroidery flavor is our breath. Craftsmanship is our soul."
Character Profile
Cultural Origin
Embroidery is one of the oldest crafts in China, is the craft of embroidering patterns on fabric (silk, cotton, linen, etc.) with needles and threads, also called "needle embroidery", "tie flowers". China is the hometown of embroidery, the invention of embroidery has a history of over 4000 years. ①Origin — embroidery remnants (chain stitch) were found at Shang dynasty sites (Yinxu), are the earliest embroidery objects in China; in the Western Zhou period there was "painted embroidery" (paint first then embroider); in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods embroidery developed (a large number of Warring States embroideries were unearthed from the Mashan Chu tomb in Jiangling, Hubei, with dragon and phoenix patterns, tiger patterns, flower patterns, etc.); ②Han dynasty embroidery — Han dynasty embroidery reached its peak, a large number of Han dynasty embroideries were unearthed from the Mawangdui Han tomb in Changsha (Xinqi embroidery, Changshou embroidery, Chengyun embroidery, Zhuyu pattern embroidery, etc.), Han dynasty embroidery has stitches such as plain embroidery, chain stitch, French knot, etc.; ③Tang dynasty embroidery — Tang dynasty embroidery has Buddha embroidery (Tang dynasty embroidered Buddha statues were unearthed from the Dunhuang Library Cave), daily embroidery, Tang dynasty embroidery has rich stitches, such as plain embroidery, chain stitch, French knot, gold couching, etc.; ④Song dynasty embroidery — Song dynasty embroidery has court embroidery (Wenxiu Yuan) and folk embroidery, Song dynasty embroidery is known for its fineness, known as "Song embroidery", Song dynasty embroidery has传世 works such as "Yao Tai Kua He Tu", "Hai Tang Shuang Niao Tu", etc.; ⑤Ming dynasty embroidery — Ming dynasty embroidery has Gu embroidery (handed down in the Gu Ming family in Shanghai, Gu embroidery is known for the combination of painting and embroidery, known as "painted embroidery", Gu embroidery is one of the most important schools in the history of Chinese embroidery), Lu embroidery (Shandong), Bian embroidery (Kaifeng, Henan), etc.; ⑥Qing dynasty embroidery — Qing dynasty embroidery has the formation of the four famous embroideries (Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery, Yue embroidery, Shu embroidery), Qing dynasty embroidery also has Jing embroidery (Beijing court embroidery), Bian embroidery, Ou embroidery, Han embroidery, Miao embroidery, Qiang embroidery, Tibetan embroidery, etc.; ⑦Four famous embroideries — Su embroidery (Suzhou, known for its fineness and elegance, double-sided embroidery is the unique skill of Su embroidery, Su embroidery has the eight-character characteristics of "flat, bright, neat, even, harmonious, smooth, fine, dense", representative works include "Cat", "Goldfish", "Double-sided Embroidered Kitten", etc.); Xiang embroidery (Changsha, Hunan, known for lion and tiger embroidery, Xiang embroidery has the praise of "embroidered flowers can give off fragrance, embroidered birds can be heard singing, embroidered tigers can run, embroidered people can convey spirit", Xiang embroidery uses the pengmao stitch to embroider lions and tigers, with realistic fur, representative works include "Tiger", "Lion", "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix", etc.); Yue embroidery (Guangzhou, Chaozhou, Guangdong, known for gold and silver thread embroidery, bright colors, full composition, Yue embroidery has stitches such as "nail gold embroidery", "gold and silver thread embroidery", representative works include "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix", "Nine Dragons", etc.); Shu embroidery (Chengdu, Sichuan, known for hibiscus and carp embroidery, rigorous stitching, bright colors, Shu embroidery has the characteristics of "neat stitches, bright thread pieces, tight and soft, car twisting at home", representative works include "Hibiscus and Carp", "Panda", "Landscape", etc.); ⑧Su embroidery double-sided embroidery — double-sided embroidery is the unique skill of Su embroidery, on a piece of transparent base material (real silk gauze), embroider completely different (or same) patterns on both sides, no thread ends can be seen on both sides, double-sided embroidery has "double-sided different colors", "double-sided different stitches", "double-sided three differences" (different colors, different stitches, different threads), etc., representative works include "Double-sided Embroidered Kitten" (one side is a colored cat, the other side is a black and white cat), "Goldfish", etc.; ⑨Embroidery stitches — Chinese embroidery has rich stitches, such as plain embroidery (uniform stitch, overlapping stitch, tying stitch, laying stitch), chain stitch (braid stitch), French knot (seed stitch), gold couching (thread couching), nail thread embroidery, applique thread embroidery, pick silk embroidery, punch gauze embroidery, cross stitch, random stitch embroidery (invented by Shen Shou, integrating Western painting techniques), etc.; ⑩Modern embroidery — modern embroidery has the four famous embroideries of Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery, Yue embroidery, Shu embroidery, also has Bian embroidery, Ou embroidery, Han embroidery, Miao embroidery, Qiang embroidery, Tibetan embroidery, etc., Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery, Yue embroidery, Shu embroidery are listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list; modern embroidery has also developed machine embroidery, computer embroidery, etc., but hand embroidery is still the most precious. Embroidery is one of the oldest crafts in China, is an important symbol of Chinese culture, the four famous embroideries, Su embroidery double-sided embroidery, Gu embroidery, random stitch embroidery, etc. are important representatives of Chinese embroidery.
Craft & Commercialization
Recommended size 8-12cm (craft setting, size can be smaller). The embroidered attire is the main highlight: recommend gentle design, attire may use actual embroidery or simulated embroidery (flower/animal/figure/landscape patterns), attire may use segmented injection, attire may use pink/red/gold color scheme (embroidery color scheme). Embroidery frame is a separate part, may be detachable, embroidery frame may use wood/bamboo paint, embroidery frame may use round/oval shape, embroidery frame may use embroidery patterns. Embroidery needle is a separate part, may be detachable, embroidery needle may use metallic paint, embroidery needle may use slender shape. Silk thread is a separate part, may be detachable, silk thread may use actual silk thread or simulated silk thread, silk thread may use colorful paint (red/yellow/blue/green/purple). Su embroidery double-sided embroidery is a separate part, may be detachable, Su embroidery double-sided embroidery may use transparent or semi-transparent material (real silk gauze), Su embroidery double-sided embroidery may have different patterns on both sides. Xiang embroidery lion and tiger is a separate part, may be detachable, Xiang embroidery lion and tiger may use lion/tiger shape, Xiang embroidery lion and tiger may use pengmao stitch texture. Gu embroidery painted embroidery is a separate part, may be detachable, Gu embroidery painted embroidery may use painting and calligraphy shape, Gu embroidery painted embroidery may use landscape/flower and bird/figure patterns. Headwear/hair bun/flower jewelry is a separate part, may be detachable, headwear may use hair bun/flower jewelry/silver jewelry shape. Hands may hold objects (embroidery frame/embroidery needle/silk thread). Base may use embroidery workshop/Suzhou/Su embroidery texture. Overall uses pink/red/gold/green as main tones, conveying the gentle exquisiteness of Ci Xiu.
Licensing Fit
Suitable for cultural creative brands (embroidery/four famous embroideries/Su embroidery double-sided embroidery theme), cultural tourism (Suzhou/Changsha/Guangzhou/Chengdu/embroidery theme), home brands (embroidery/Chinese style/Su embroidery theme), apparel brands (craft style/gentle style/embroidery style), education brands (embroidery/traditional culture theme), gift brands (embroidery/gift theme), and beauty brands (embroidery/elegant theme). The gentle embroidery flavor image of Ci Xiu suits cultural creative and apparel collabs, forming the "embroidery-wood carving" Chinese craft pairing with Mu Diao.
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