Chinese Double-Sided Embroidery This work features a white cat visible from both the front and back. China is famous for its Four Great Embroideries, a traditional cultural art form. These include Suzhou embroidery, Guangdong embroidery, Sichuan embroidery, and Hunan embroidery. This piece is likely Suzhou embroidery (details unknown). Su embroidery uses silk thread, which gives the embroidery a luster, but I don't know the specifics. In China, the mantis is called "tanglang." The idiom "tanglang's axe" is famous and is used as a motif in art to symbolize the weak challenging the strong. This item was received over 20 years ago, and the box has some stains. It has been stored in the box, so there may be some minor scratches. Please consider this when making your purchase. Would this be suitable for cat lovers? #SuzhouEmbroidery #Antique #ChineseArt #Crafts #ChineseArt #Cat