Bunka shishu
Bunka shishu (文化刺繍), in English often shortened to bunka, is a form of Japanese embroidery originating in the early 19th century[1] that became more widespread around the turn of the 20th century,[2] before then being introduced to the US after World War II.[1] Bunka artists use a specialized embroidery needle and rayon threads (originally silk)[1] to create very detailed pictures that some liken to oil paintings.[2] Typical subjects include people, living things (traditionally fish), landscapes[1] and traditional Japanese scenes.
Bunka is considered a form of
Unlike some other forms of embroidery, bunka is fragile and is usually presented as artwork rather than as clothing adornment. Bunka has gained in popularity since the advent of numbered kits (similar to
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 9780313335488– via Google Books.
- ^ ISBN 9780313362019– via Google Books.
- ISBN 978-1-4402-2130-9.
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