A woman works on a piece of hair embroidery on Dec. 5, 2015. Originating from Dongtai, located in Yancheng City of Jiangsu Province, more than 1,300 years ago, hair embroidery is one of the gems of ancient Chinese embroidery art, hailed as a "unique skill of the world." [Photo by Han Jiajun/China.com.cn]

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Hair embroidery is one of the gems of ancient Chinese embroidery art hailed as a "unique skill of the world." As the name indicates, it refers to a style of embroidery which uses human hair as a thread instead of other materials. According to historical records, hair embroidery originated in Dongtai, Jiangsu Province, more than 1,300 years ago. Usually, hair embroidery requires more time and painstaking efforts to complete than other kinds of embroidery because more precision and higher techniques are needed. Hair embroidery's designs are vivid and varied, involving living creatures, plants, landscapes and historical figures. Presently, the art has been included into the provincial-level intangible cultural heritage list. More >>

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