Embroidery is a traditional Chinese handicraft art, which is divided into the Suzhou, Sichuan, Guangdong and Hunan schools.

Suzhou Embroidery is celebrated for its sophisticated stitching, vivid pictures, beautiful patterns and elegant colors. Sichuan Embroidery is noted for neatness, bright colors and rich local flavor. Guangdong Embroidery is famous for its splendid colors. Hunan Embroidery emphasizes vivid patterns. These four schools are treasures of Chinese traditional handicraft arts.