A Guide to Folk Embroidery

The Manual of Folk Embroidery comprises two parts: the theory and the craft of folk embroidery. Its theoretical section draws on written sources, supplemented by field research, to systematically explain the concept of folk embroidery, its folk culture, classification, and historical development. The structure is shaped by the subject matter and forms a coherent whole. The book focuses on constructing a comprehensive guide to folk embroidery techniques. Its main content covers basic stitches, fundamental techniques, and analyses of classic embroidered works. The guide systematically describes the process of making folk embroidery, presenting flat-pattern diagrams, production steps, and finished results in a clear, visual format that can be replicated. It also explains each step in detail, with illustrated instructions and selected demonstration videos, making the techniques practical and easy to follow. This book is both a theoretical reference for the study of folk embroidery and a practical handbook for passing on its techniques.