
As an important part. of Chinese culture, Lingnan culture, mainly those in Guangdong province, plays a key role in the world culture. ?Elegant Guangdong Series Ⅱ cover 5 subjects of the Lingnan cultural and traditional gems in South China.Each volume has used vivid and precious illustrations and portraits. ?Cantonese Embroidery:A Miracle on the Silk Road is a short introduction to the historical origin,artistic characteristics, inheritance and innovation of Cantonese embroidery, and demonstrates the unique value of this weli_known Chinese folk embroidery craft in the exchanges between China and the West. ???????????????

ForewordChapter Ⅰ The Fascinating History of Cantonese EmbroideryThe Beginning and Inclusivity of the CraftsmanshipA Popular Treasure for the Maritime Silk RoadChapter Ⅱ The Art of Cantonese EmbroideryAn Integrated Colorful Style of East and WestExquisite Techniques and Various StitchesChapter Ⅲ Continuous Inheritance and InnovationMaintaining the Industry though Ups and DownsBreakthrough and New TrendAfterwordAcknowledgments