{"id":4614,"date":"2019-07-17T09:52:33","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T09:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skyyliving.com\/?p=4614"},"modified":"2019-07-17T09:52:33","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T09:52:33","slug":"the-timeless-art-of-chinoiserie-embroidery-my-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skyyliving.com\/the-timeless-art-of-chinoiserie-embroidery-my-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"The Timeless Art of Chinoiserie Embroidery \u2013 My Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"
I have said this earlier, my travels across the world have played a big part in my inspiration with everything that is Skyy. Over the years I have seen different kinds of embroidery, textile and tapestry which has helped me design all these beautiful things. Chinoiserie embroidery is one of the kinds of embroidery that has influenced me a great deal and I wanted to share that with all of you.<\/p>\n
If you are wondering what is Chinoiserie embroidery and why I am so enamoured with it, let me give you a little glimpse into this beautiful art form.<\/p>\n
A little history<\/strong><\/p>\n Chinese embroidery was first developed by local women to decorate their clothes, pouches and bedclothes. In ancient times, Chinese girls in towns and cities had to learn the embroidery skill at their early age, which will give them an advantage when they are going to get married. The themes of Chinese embroidery are mainly flowers and birds. With its designs rich in life and full of colours.<\/p>\n The Chinese have always been known for their beautiful fabrics and equally exquisite embroidery. During the 17th<\/sup> and 18th<\/sup> century, the West became fascinated with all things Asian.<\/p>\n