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Hand embroidery on red silk Chinese wedding dress, artisan stitching traditional Qipao detail

The Art of Embroidery – Where Every Thread Tells a Story

Chinese artisan hand-embroidering dragon motif on wedding Qipao using gold threads

Our Hand Embroidery Techniques

Every stitch carries meaning.
Our artisans use centuries-old Chinese embroidery techniques to bring dragons, phoenixes, and florals to life in silk and gold.


Technique Spotlight

Shu embroidery butterfly with silk shading on modern Cheongsam

Shu Embroidery

Originating from Sichuan, Shu embroidery is known for its smooth threads, fine layers, and lifelike shading.
We use this technique to paint with silk — capturing light, depth, and motion in every feather, petal, and cloud.
Shu embroidery gives our Qipao and Cheongsam pieces their gentle realism and natural beauty.


Perfect for: Qipaos, Cheongsams, and modern Chinese dresses.


Gold phoenix and dragon embroidery on King Kwa Chinese traditional wedding dress with red silk base

Panjin Embroidery

Panjin embroidery, from the coastal region of Liaoning, is rich and dramatic.
It uses metallic gold and silver threads to create patterns of prosperity and blessing — dragons, phoenixes, and peonies that symbolize happiness and unity.
Each motif is stitched with care, layer by layer, to reflect light and create depth.

Perfect for: Traditional Chinese wedding dresses and Tang suits.


Symbolism in Every Stitch

Gold embroidered dragon symbolizing power on a groom’s Chinese Tang suit

Dragon

Meaning: Strength, power

Used on: Groom's Tang Suit, Qun Kwa

Gold phoenix hand embroidery on wedding Qipao symbolizing rebirth and femininity

Phoenix

Meaning: Feminine energy, rebirth

Used on: Bride's Qipao, Chinese Wedding Dress

Gold Koi fishes symbolizing prosperity and resilience on royal blue silk tang suit for groom

koi fish

Meaning: Prosperity, resilience

Used on: Couple sets, sleeves, linings

Silk peony embroidery symbolizing beauty and wealth on modern Cheongsam dress

Peony

Meaning: Beauty, weather

Used on: Modern Cheongsams, Qipaos

Hand-embroidered lucky clouds on neckline and trim of traditional Qun Kwa for harmony and peace

Lucky Clouds

Meaning: Harmony and peace

Used on: Necklines, shoulder trims

Sea wave embroidery on traditional Chinese Qipao symbolizing stability and noble spirit

Sea Waves

Meaning: Stability, noble character

Used on: Hemlines, borders, sleeve cuffs

A design sketch for a custom Chinese wedding Qipao

Where Tradition Meets Story

Each embroidery design begins with meaning — a family symbol, a flower from childhood, or a cultural motif.


We combine traditional patterns with personal stories to make every piece one of a kind.


Embroidery becomes a language — every color, every stitch telling your story.

Close-up of a gold hand-embroidered dragon with a spool of thread imported from Japan.

Silk, Gold and Time

Our threads are imported from Japan for their luster and strength.

One embroidery can take weeks or months to finish, depending on its detail and coverage.

Each stitch represents hours of patience — an art guided entirely by hand.

To bring each design to life, we use only premium silks and fabrics sourced from China, Japan, and select European mills.

Every material is chosen for its texture, sheen, and weight — at least 30 momme silk is required to achieve the drape and durability needed for fine hand embroidery.

Kara Wang in JINZA's black Italian silk modern Cheongsam with gold embroidery

Preserving Tradition in Modern Design

We honor old techniques while creating designs for today.
Hand embroidery now extends beyond wedding dresses to Tang suits, evening gowns, and ready-to-wear collections: each still crafted with the same precision and respect.

Client working with JINZA designer to personalize Qipao embroidery

Choosing the Right Technique for Your Dress

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