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? My Dear Friend Before we dive into the details, please take a moment to look at this exquisite dragon-head screen. It is not just a decorative piece. It is a small token of good fortune and imperial dignity, carefully crafted for someone special — perhaps for your own study or entrance hall, or as a heartfelt gift for a loved one. I sincerely hope this piece brings you the same sense of warmth and blessing that went into its making. Thank you for stopping by. ? Product Specifications Attribute Details Technique Shu Embroidery, Handmade Double-Sided Silk Thread Embroidery Pattern Auspicious Dragon Head Frame Material Partridge Wood (Chicken-wing wood) with natural feather-like grain Embroidery Diameter Approx. 20 cm (7.9 in) Overall Screen Size Approx. 30 cm (H) 31 cm (W) (11.8 12.2 in) Weight Approx. 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) Box Dimensions Approx. 33 35 7.5 cm (13 13.8 3 in) Packaging Premium Brocade Gift Box Personalization Free engraving available (on wooden base or backplate) ? The Art of Shu Embroidery — A 3,000?Year Legacy What is Shu Embroidery? Shu Embroidery, also known as “Chuan Xiu”, is one of the Four Great Embroideries of China, alongside Suzhou, Hunan, and Guangdong embroidery. Its history stretches back over 3,000 years to the ancient Shu Kingdom — silk traces found at the Sanxingdui archaeological site have rewritten what we know about early textile art. From the Han Dynasty’s “Silk Road” to the Tang Dynasty’s imperial courts, this craft has been cherished across cultures and continents. In 2006, Shu Embroidery was inscribed on China’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage List — a well?deserved recognition of its cultural significance. What Makes This Piece Special — Double?Sided Embroidery Unlike ordinary embroidery that you can only see from one side, this screen features double?sided Shu embroidery. On a single piece of transparent silk, the artisan stitches both sides simultaneously. Turn the screen around — the dragon head remains flawless, with no visible knots or loose threads. This is the most demanding form of Shu embroidery, a technique that takes years, even decades, to master. ? Why the Dragon Head? — A Symbol of Power and Good Fortune In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is the supreme auspicious creature. It rules over wind and rain, protects the people, and represents authority, wisdom, wealth, and prosperity. Since ancient times, the dragon has been the emblem of emperors and nobility, but its blessings have never been confined to palaces. In ordinary homes, a dragon embroidery or a dragon screen carries the same heartfelt wishes: “May your home be safe and your career rise like a dragon soaring into the sky.” Every scale is carefully shaded with silk threads to create a flowing, iridescent effect. The dragon’s eyes are bright and piercing; its whiskers seem to float in the wind — as if the dragon might leap off the silk at any moment. This piece makes a wonderful gift for: Housewarming — to protect the new home and bring lasting fortune Business opening — may your success rise like a dragon Elder’s birthday — wishing health and long life Personal collection — a touch of Eastern elegance for your study or office ? May this dragon screen bring you and your family a year of good fortune and peace. ? How This Piece Is Made Every dragon?head Shu embroidery screen is entirely handmade. Here is how it comes to life: Step 1 — Pattern Drawing Framing The artisan carefully outlines the dragon head on high?quality silk fabric, then stretches the silk tightly onto an embroidery frame. Every warp and weft must be perfectly straight — this is the foundation of double?sided work. Step 2 — Thread Selection Color Matching Depending on the different parts of the dragon, dozens of natural silk thread colors are selected. Silk threads are extremely fine — sometimes a single strand is split into 1/8 or even 1/16 to achieve the subtle shading of the dragon’s scales. Step 3 — Double?Sided Embroidery This is the hardest step. The artisan moves the needle back and forth through the transparent silk, ensuring that both the front and back are equally beautiful, with no fuzzy threads or exposed knots. A 20 cm dragon head often takes dozens of hours of concentrated work. Step 4 — Mounting into the Partridge Wood Frame Once the embroidery is finished, it is carefully stretched, mounted, and fitted into the Partridge wood frame. Partridge wood is known for its unique “V”?shaped grain that resembles bird feathers — a perfect natural companion to the delicate silk work. Step 5 — Final Packing The finished screen is placed into a custom?made brocade gift box, lined with soft padding to ensure safe delivery. ? Shipping Packaging ? Packaging Each screen is individually wrapped with bubble cushioning and placed inside a reinforced carton box, with shock?absorbing foam around the wood frame. Fragile labels are applied to all four sides of the outer carton. ?? Shipping Time Orders are shipped from our studio in China within 3-7 business days after payment confirmation. A tracking number will be provided as soon as the package is dispatched. ? Estimated Delivery Time (for reference only – actual time may vary due to customs and holidays) United States Canada: 7–12 business days Europe Australia: 7–15 business days Other regions: 10–20 business days ? Our Promise to You ? Handmade with care — not mass?produced ? Authentic Shu embroidery — not printed or heat?transferred ? Natural silk threads — no synthetic substitutes ? Double?sided craftsmanship — beautiful from every angle ? Genuine Partridge Wood — each piece has unique natural grain ? Free engraving available — make this gift truly yours ? Brocade gift box — ready for gifting, no extra wrapping needed ? No copyright infringement — the dragon head is a traditional auspicious design We sincerely hope this dragon?head Shu embroidery screen brings good fortune to your home or to the one you love. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us — we are always happy to help Note: Due to handmade embroidery and natural wood grain, each piece may vary slightly – that’s the beauty of artisan craft.