Risk for Disappearance
It is not until the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), when the imperial power dwindled, that the technique of Jing Xiu embroidery began to circulate in local regions. Since noted for its high cost, the fancywork goes beyond the average person's reach and thus strikes a painful way for maintenance. Especially at present, the expensive imperial items, magnificent but with little functional purpose, hardly fit modern taste. In consequence, the ancient superb technique is at the risk of being lost.
In 2003, a workshop of "Baigong Fang" was started in Beijing City, where China's traditional handicraft arts were exhibited including Jing Xiu embroidery. And in September of 2005, the program of China's own Intangible Cultural Heritage was launched with the purpose of preserving and passing on China's best culture tradition.
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