Embroidery Showcase: Shu v.s. Panjin Embroidery

At Jinza Oriental Couture, we specialize in two exquisite hand embroidery techniques: Shu and Panjin Embroidery. Shu embroidery is renowned for its vivid, lifelike depictions of nature, while Panjin embroidery features rich, dramatic symbols of good luck.

Close-up of an artisan doing a peony flower for a white silk Qipao.

Embroidery Showcase

At Jinza Oriental Couture, we offer two expert hand embroidery techniques: Shu and Panjin. Shu embroidery brings vivid, lifelike nature symbols, while Panjin uses rich, dramatic symbols of good luck, adding elegance and meaning to your custom Qipao or Tang suit.

A close-up of a hand-embroidered peony flower in gold and pink threads on a soft gold silk Qipao.

Shu Embroidery 蜀繡

Origin: Sichuan Province, dating back over 2,000 years.

Our artisans employ intricate stitches to create glossy, textured finishes that bring designs to life with remarkable realism.

Features: vibrant color, silk shading details, textured.

Key Features of Shu Embroidery

Fabric Choices

Soft silk satin fabrics and vibrant colored silk threads.

Realistic Motifs

Dragon, phoenix, flower, birds, fish, and landscapes.

Colors

Renowned silk shading techniques using up to eight colors for depth.

Five Steps of Shu Embroidery

Design Creation: Artisans meticulously craft designs on paper, blending traditional motifs with contemporary themes.

Close-up image of one of our designers drawing the embroidery digital sketch.

Precision Transfer: The intricate design is carefully transferred onto fabric, ensuring accuracy in every detail.

A close-up image of our artisan transfer the phoenix sketch onto the Qipao fabric.

Thread Selection: Expert selection of vibrant silk threads to bring the design to life with rich, nuanced colors.

Close-up of our artisan selecting the silk threads before embroidering.

Masterful Stitching: Skilled artisans employ various techniques:

• Satin stitch for smooth surfaces

• Split stitch for fine lines

• Long-and-short stitch for gradual color transitions

Each stitch is precisely placed to create stunning three-dimensional effects.

A close-up of one of our artisans using the most traditional hand embroidery techniques to create a bespoke embroidery design.

Meticulous Finishing: The completed embroidery undergoes careful inspection, with final touches ensuring a flawless, polished appearance.

Close-up gold Panjin Embroidered phoenix on wedding Qipao

Panjin Embroidery 盤金繡

Origin: Eastern coastal China, practiced for over a millennium

Application: Primarily used in Chinese Wedding Attire, including Qun Kwa, Xiu He Fu and Wedding Qipao.

Key Features of Panjin Embroidery

Fabric Choice

Soft satin fabric, gold and silver threads imported from Japan.

Auspicious Motifs

Dragon, phoenix, peonies, bats, sea waves, and lucky cloud

Craftsmanship

Gold couching technique

Six Steps of Panjin Embroidery

Design Conceptualization: Artisans sketch intricate designs featuring auspicious motifs symbolizing wealth and good fortune.

Close-up of one artisan draw phoenix on a paper before hand embroidery.

Precision Transfer: The design is meticulously transferred onto premium silk or satin fabric.A unique layout with a striking design

Thread Preparation: High-quality gold and silver threads are carefully selected and prepared.

Couching Technique: Gold or silver threads are skillfully laid on the fabric surface and secured with tiny stitches, creating luxurious patterns.

Close-up of couching technique for Panjin embroidery, with bats, lucky cloud and peony.

Intricate Detailing: Colorful silk threads are added to enhance depth and dimension.

Flawless Finishing: The embroidery undergoes thorough inspection and refinement for a perfect, smooth finish.

Close-up of one artisan perform finishing checks on hand embroidery before another artisan start sewing.

No matter which embroidery technique you choose for your bespoke piece, our team will work with you to customize symbols and designs that reflect your personality.