China 2009

By Al Wong

This is my experience in Beijing, China in the Summer of 2009. If you came to this webpage first, it's better if you start from the beginning of the story.

[Hand Stitching]

At Chengdu

Silk brocades are all painstakingly hand stiched. It takes from several days to several weeks to complete a brocade.

I was told the ladies that do this only have a working life of 10-15 years. Then their eyes go and they can't do the stitching anymore. That's dedication.

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Last updated : August 19, 2009
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