Exploration and Change:Study on the Transformation and Development of Suzhou Embroidery Production during the First Seventeen Years
Since the founding of the People's Republic of China,Suzhou embroidery has exhibited a heightened relevance to the contemporary era,driving forward socialist construction and enhancing the lives of the people,while also fostering continuous innovation and relentless artistic creativity.This has led to the formation of today's new landscape characterized by inclusiveness and diversity,where a myriad of artistic expressions compete and flourish.This paper meticu-lously examines the profound changes in Suzhou embroidery production during the first seventeen years of New China,under the planned support and policy guidance of the government.It delves into the guidelines and policies formulated to foster the development of Suzhou embroidery,as well as the profound impact of reforms in the arts and crafts system and mechanism on the restoration,transformation,and development of Suzhou embroidery production.Furthermore,it scrutinizes the transition from"individual"to"collective"practices in terms of supply and marketing channels,production modes,talent training,technological ad-vancements,and other pertinent areas.By analyzing these significant shifts,the paper aims to summarize the invaluable experience and historical significance of this crucial period in the evolution of Suzhou embroidery art in New China.
New ChinaSu embroideryproduction transformationarts and crafts