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Blossoms in Fairyland-Exhibition of the Taoyuan Embroidery in the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China Period

Blossoms in Fairyland-Exhibition of the Taoyuan Embroidery in the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period is one of “Taoyuan Craftsmanship” series exhibition, which presenting the embroidery works. The series exhibition including embroidery and wood carving two parts is jointly hosted by the Hunan Museum and the Taoyuan County government. It is the first exhibition jointly held by the Hunan Museum and a local government. The series exhibition of “Taoyuan Craftsmanship” starts with the Taoyuan embroidery and wood carving in the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period, aiming to reflect the profound Huxiang regional civilization. It is the first work of “Hunan Regional Civilization Series” exhibition held by the Hunan museum.

Blossoms in Fairyland-Exhibition of the Taoyuan Embroidery in the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period carefully selected more than 170 pieces (sets) of Taoyuan embroideries from public and private collections in the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period. With the visual display of the subjects, patterns, skills, techniques and functions of embroideries, the exhibition aims to accurately interpret Taoyuan embroidery's exquisite skills, profound attainments, unique artistic characteristics and long-standing folk customs and rituals, interpret the unique aesthetic taste of the people in Taoyuan area, and glimpse the industrious wisdom and spiritual pursuit of the people in Hunan Area in the process of creating a better life, so as to help visitors to appreciate the unique charm of Hunan regional culture.