Museum
Hunan museum
-
Hunan Provincial Museum
The Hunan Museum (formerly known as the Hunan Provincial Museum) is one of China’s premier world-class museums, located in Changsha, Hunan Province. It is most famous for housing the world-renowned Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tombs, which include the miraculously preserved, 2,000-year-old mummy of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Key Highlights & Collections Essential Visitor Information
-
Xiang embroidery (Hunan embroidery)
Xiang embroidery (Hunan embroidery) is a 2,000-year-old Chinese folk art centered in Changsha, Hunan. It is one of the “Four Great Embroideries” of China. It uses colored silk threads to paint lifelike images of animals, landscapes, and flowers. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] The Secrets of the Stitch Xiang embroidery is famous for its hyper-realistic details. [1] Famous Themes Unlike other styles, Xiang embroidery is famous for its bold and lifelike tigers and lions. You will also see many traditional Chinese paintings and scenes. An egret bird and hibiscus flowers represent the phrase “a road of prosperity”. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Where to See It The birthplace of Xiang embroidery is Shaping Ancient Town, located just north of Changsha. [1] Hunan embroidery_Baiduwiki…
