{"product_id":"how-to-select-embroidered-art-english-edition-a-quick-shopping-guide-for-travelers-to-china-hand-vs-machine-prices-bargaining","title":"How to Select Embroidered Art (English Edition): A Quick Shopping Guide for Travelers to China – Hand vs Machine, Prices \u0026 Bargaining","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/3e1484d466d48d952f2314365bdcca8bed230d46c6eed342a6200e34ab43c226.jpg?v=1793434582\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA pocket-sized guide for anyone who wants to buy Chinese embroidery without getting lost in the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWalking through a Chinese craft market or antique street can be overwhelming. Stalls overflow with embroidered textiles — from small framed pieces and silk purses to elaborate wall hangings — and every seller claims their work is “handmade” and “traditional.” How do you tell the difference between a genuine Suzhou silk embroidery and a machine-made imitation? How do you know what a fair price is?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis book is designed to answer those questions. Part of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHow to Select\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries published by China Intercontinental Press for travelers to China, it serves as a practical companion for anyone shopping for Chinese embroidered art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eInside, you’ll find guidance on the major regional embroidery traditions — including the renowned Su, Xiang, Yue, and Shu styles — along with tips on evaluating stitchwork, materials, and craftsmanship. The compact, illustrated format is built for browsing on the go, so you can carry it with you while exploring markets in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, or beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/bb7cb5788f0dafdda41717778c16d96261ad9ea47bc87c5df68c8afda34ece74.jpg?v=1793434586\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/575a01c7fee26a181d13c454c1eceb640b09dbda152f27b55bfcb157b1ac428c.jpg?v=1793434590\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/f4e929c39cab289e73728d5368e987be3e07bf94c8062655a4488271428b0df0.jpg?v=1793434594\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/077a489b58963cdf400e4595a11340e12302dca8c62999aa45d008254c1a1d1b.jpg?v=1793434599\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462427271502,"sku":"978-7-5085-1483-3-1511477-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":21.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/9d51fda4ed35652df37249b673d14ff7f9c7bcacd738684dee6e44b99d61c809.jpg?v=1793417035","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/how-to-select-embroidered-art-english-edition-a-quick-shopping-guide-for-travelers-to-china-hand-vs-machine-prices-bargaining","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}