EMBROIDERY

In the old feudal period, the works of art often used were not only hidden stories about folk tales, congratulations, praise, love, beauty, etc.
In addition to other genres of painting, the Nguyen Dynasty also developed the art of hand-embroidered paintings. They were created by skilled artisans and master painters with high-quality materials such as silk, gold thread, and hand-woven colored thread of the highest quality at that time with painting designs that were only for the ruling class (Emperor, royal family, mandarins) such as: dragons, phoenixes, pheasants, peacocks, under the wave-like text with the main background of golden yellow, purple, and dark red which were “legalized” and designated for the high-ranking officials in the Nguyen Dynasty court (without exception).
Pheasant: According to the Eastern perspective, the pheasant is a noble bird with brilliant colors, associated with the legend of “Empress – Lu Tri”: Lu Hau was the empress of Han Gaozu “Liu Bang”, the first empress of the Han Dynasty of China (202-220 AD – including Western and Eastern Han); is the representative of the boundless ultimate power of the “mother of the world”. Roughly translated as “mother of all people”.
Peacock: possesses a splendid, noble beauty. In Buddhist scriptures (Thousand Hands and Eyes Sutra), it is said that the Peacock King had supernatural powers, created heaven and earth, and was appointed as the Buddha’s Mother.
Crane: In Eastern and Vietnamese culture, the crane is a symbol of nobility, a divine and transcendent being, also known as “fairy crane”.
Lotus: in addition to its pure and transcendent beauty, the lotus also represents the philosophy of Buddhism, praised a lot in the scriptures.
Butterfly: According to Eastern beliefs, butterflies are not only beautiful but also symbolize continuous growth and development (butterfly = butterfly = a lot, in Sino-Vietnamese)
Sparrow: a symbol of sacred love, associated with the goddess of love Aphrodite. Moreover, sparrows also represent the sincerity of people sent to God (Christian scriptures).
Bamboo: represents a gentleman, a great man.
Water waves: represent the fairyland often mentioned in Buddhist scriptures and are limited motifs on the ceremonial costumes of the Emperor, the Royal family and high-ranking officials of the Nguyen Dynasty
Therefore, when painters and artisans skillfully combine the above allusions and symbolic images, they will not only create a work of art but also a masterpiece of art that “talks”.

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In the old feudal period, the works of art often used were not only hidden stories about folk tales, congratulations, praise, love, beauty, etc. In addition to other genres of painting, the Nguyen Dynasty also developed the art of hand-embroidered paintings. They were created by skilled artisans and master painters with high-quality materials such as silk, gold thread, and hand-woven colored thread of the highest quality at that time with painting designs that were only for the ruling class (Emperor, royal family, mandarins) such as: dragons, phoenixes, pheasants, peacocks, under the wave-like text on the main background of golden yellow, purple, and dark red which were “legalized” and designated for the high-ranking officials in the Nguyen Dynasty court (without exception).

Pheasant: According to the Eastern perspective, the pheasant is a noble bird with brilliant colors, associated with the legend of “Empress – Lu Tri”: Lu Hau was the empress of Han Gaozu “Liu Bang”, the first empress of the Han Dynasty of China (202-220 AD – including Western and Eastern Han); is the representative of the boundless ultimate power of the “mother of the world”. Roughly translated as “mother of all people”.

Peacock: possesses a splendid, noble beauty. In Buddhist scriptures (Thousand Hands and Eyes Sutra), it is said that the Peacock King had supernatural powers, created heaven and earth, and was appointed as the Mother of Buddha.

Crane: in Eastern and Vietnamese culture, the crane is a symbol of nobility, a divine and transcendent being, also known as “fairy crane”.

Lotus: in addition to its pure and transcendent beauty, the lotus also represents the philosophy of Buddhism, praised a lot in the scriptures.

Butterfly: According to Eastern beliefs, butterflies are not only beautiful but also symbolize continuous growth and development (butterfly = diep = a lot, in Sino-Vietnamese)

Sparrow: symbol of sacred love, associated with the goddess of love Aphrodite. Moreover, sparrows also represent the sincerity of people sent to God (Christian scriptures).

Bamboo: represents a gentleman, a great man. Water waves: represent the fairyland often mentioned in Buddhist scriptures and are limited motifs on the ceremonial costumes of the Emperor, the Royal family and high-ranking officials of the Nguyen Dynasty. Therefore, when painters and artisans skillfully combine the above allusions and symbolic images, they will not only create a work of art but also a masterpiece of art that “talks”.

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