Crane embroidery ornament with blue decorations Features: The frame is decorated with cloisonné enamel. The base at the bottom is painted with the auspicious Chinese motifs of a dragon and a phoenix. The crane embroidery is made using the "double-sided embroidery" technique, which has no knots in the thread, regardless of which side you look at it, and is a delicate and realistic finish, also known as "silk painting". Origin and Technique: This type of elaborate hand embroidery is Suzhou embroidery, one of the four major embroideries in China. Extremely fine silk threads, about one-third the thickness of hair, are used and carefully embroidered with dozens of colored threads. Purchased in Suzhou, China about 40 years ago. There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but due to aging, the gold parts appear discolored. The color may improve if polished. Vintage Showa Retro Object Ornament Interior Art Antiques Collectibles Art Crafts Antiques Interior Home Accessories Art Folk Crafts Good Fortune Treasure Auspicious Health Longevity Prosperity Happiness Celebration Good Luck Disaster Good Omen Thank you for viewing.