Qiang embroidery(羌绣) has a long and rich history, dating back to the Han Dynasty, it was adopted for use on clothing. It makes use of many kinds of stitches(针法) and (usual) is practised by women more often than not. A pair of embroidered shoes can take as long as ten days to produce, making the practice a test of both skill and patience.
Chen Yunzhen, from Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County in Sichuan Province, (be) a master of Qiang embroidery. As part of her efforts to stop the endangered technique from (appear), Chen began visiting the surrounding regions to teach embroidery. In 2014, she established a Qiang embroidery workshop that has since provided free training to over 20,000 people.
(breathe) new life into Qiang embroidery, Chen has continued to keep open mind, introducing new products like personal accessories, notebooks and bags in addition to the traditional clothes. Chen's two daughters returned to their hometown to help support her efforts after graduating from university. With her daughters' youthful sense of (innovate), Chen has combined metalwork and Qiang embroidery to create earrings, rings and necklaces popular young consumers. She is also considering live streaming to promote her handmade products.
According to Chen, the Qiang people do not have a (write) language, so Qiang embroidery must (preserve) and developed as part of efforts to sustain its culture.
