Embroidery and silk are two things that have spread Chinese culture across the globe. The development of four famous styles of embroidery (Su, Xiang, Yue and Shu) is traced from the time of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. China is the home of silk. This documentary demonstrates the development of the Silk Road by relating it to the cultural exchanges between China and western countries. Meanwhile, you will see the continuous development of Chinese silk craftsmanship and the various tastes in art of different dynasties.

59 minutes with Chinese & English subtitles

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