What is flat embroidery

Flat embroidery, also known as fine embroidery, is one of the Chinese embroidery types. It belongs to one of the fourteen embroidery methods of Hunan embroidery. The embroidery techniques of Hunan embroidery have produced a variety of different embroidery methods and stitches during the inheritance and development of generations of artists. . Flat embroidery is a kind of embroidery on a flat base material using the needle methods such as straight needles, twisting needles, trocars, twisting needles and applying needles. The embroidered surface is meticulous, delicate and full of texture.

In March 2007, flat embroidery was selected as the first batch of intangible cultural heritage list of Jiangsu Province