What is Su Embroidery? Map of Suzhou’s location in China. Su embroidery (su xiu 苏绣) is the most celebrated of the four main styles of Chinese silk embroidery, hailing from Suzhou and surrounding towns of Jiangsu province. Renowned for its subtle and refined needlework, Su embroidery is praised for its use of the finest threads, balanced compositions, dense stitching and smooth finish. Compared to the other three embroidery styles — … Continue reading Introduction of Chinese Suzhou Embroidery (Su Embroidery)