Folk Lu embroidery in Lu embroidery

Wendeng is located in the east of Shandong Peninsula. Due to its unique geographical location, Wendeng has been a paradise for literati since ancient times. In 2 19 BC, Qin Shihuang traveled here and gathered scholars to climb mountains and recite poems, which brought prosperity to Wendeng, promoted the blending of Central Plains culture and local culture, and promoted the widespread spread of embroidery skills among the people. From 65438 to 0973, Qin Quan was unearthed in Wendeng as a standard weighing instrument in Qin Dynasty, which showed that the business of Wendeng in Qin Dynasty was quite prosperous. In 568 AD, Wendeng County was established. In the construction history of 1400 years, Wendeng was the seat of the state capital three times. The stable social form and prosperous commercial economy provide fertile soil for the spread and development of Lu embroidery in Wendeng.

In Wendeng, embroidery, as a necessary kung fu for women, is called "female worker". Most farmers have an embroidery shelf called "Zhu", and Lu embroidery technology has been passed down from generation to generation with this special tool. During the slack season, women get together in small groups and fly needles on the "bracket". They use different techniques to embroider beautiful patterns on dresses, handkerchiefs, bedding, Chinese corsets, sedan chairs and other fabrics. A vivid, beautiful and auspicious embroidery is covered with cloth with women's laughter. When children learn to walk, the shoes are embroidered with animal patterns such as tiger head, pig face and carp, which means auspicious meanings such as "strong as a tiger", "fat pig becomes a treasure" and "more than one year". .....

They embroidered the beautiful scenery on earth and the rainbow in the sky in their hands. Whether it's spring flowers, autumn moon, summer rain and winter snow, whether it's a free bird in the forest or a carefree fish in the pool, they will embroider it as long as it's gorgeous as the sunrise and brilliant as the sunset. That is their joy and love for life, and behind the beautiful embroidery is their beautiful heart. Wang Chong, a scholar in the Han Dynasty, recorded in Lun Heng that "embroidery in Qixian County is omnipotent, and women can open their eyes and open their hands". In a blink of an eye, they have been embroidering for more than two thousand years. What has changed is their knitting technology. What remains unchanged is the best wishes to relatives and friends and the most sincere praise to life. Between needle and thread, the craft level of Lu embroidery is constantly improved with these beautiful wishes and touching stories.