From Guangdong, one of China's four great embroidery traditions (
四大名绣), with
苏绣,
湘绣 and
蜀绣. It has two branches:
广绣 from Guangzhou and
潮绣 from Chaozhou, the latter known for raised gold-thread work. Phoenixes, peonies and crowded scenes of birds are favourite subjects.
