Silk embroidery shop

Photographer: Rick Berry
From: YangtzeRiver Cruise- Day one/two

Silk embroidery shop

Girls traditionally started needle work at about age 6, and worked to provide a chest of goods to show their new mother-in-law how worthy they were. Today it is not the same, but these young were very talented. Most embroiders only work until age 30, then their eyesight gives out and they become teachers of the art.