Intangible History Embroidery has been a revered art form for millennia, dating back to ancient civilizations like Egypt and China. It evolved from basic needlework for clothing embellishment into a sophisticated expression of culture, showcasing intricate designs and skilled craftsmanship across various societies. Because embroidery is an art form that has developed independently in multiple cultures around the globe, there is no single place of origin. For example, embroidery in China is over 2,000 years old, and embroidery in Egypt and the Middle East is just as old. Each region can be considered as one of the places where the art form originated. If we take Chinese embroidery as an example, its development has a long history and can be considered one of the major origins of the art of embroidery. One of the major origins of Chinese embroidery is the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Embroidery Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived is51102024 Language A language of the resource English Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Shao Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1088 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. current,31.2989,120.5853; Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery Description An account of the resource Embroidery, a traditional craft, is a decorative art form involving the embellishment of fabric using needle and thread. Known for its detailed and colorful designs, embroidery varies widely across cultures, each with its unique techniques and motifs. In China, famous styles like Suzhou, Hunan, Sichuan, and Guangdong embroidery each offer distinctive aesthetics, from the delicate, vibrant patterns of Suzhou to the bold, three-dimensional effects of Hunan. Embroidery serves not just as a form of artistic expression but also plays a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage, contributing to economic empowerment, particularly for women, and promoting sustainable practices in the textile industry. Type The nature or genre of the resource Intangible Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 04/05/2024 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Not a single person References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery Extent The size or duration of the resource. cm x cm x cm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5th-3rd centuries BC Subject The topic of the resource Intangible Heritage Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT SDG12 SDG8