One of the four renowned styles of Chinese embroidery, Guangdong's Yue embroidery, is on show at Prince Gong's Mansion in downtown Beijing.

Fifty pieces of embroidered works from different eras feature full compositions, luxurious patterns, and lively, strong contrasting colors. They reveal the rich knitting history of southern China's Guangdong Province.

"A series of collections made in the Qing Dynasty, such as outfits, ornaments and bedding, perfectly represent the knitting, dyeing and embroidering skills of Yue Embroidery," said Sun Dongyu, director of Chinese Traditional Art Research Center of Museum of Prince Gong's Mansion.

Yue Embroidery refers to embroidery works made in the Pearl River Delta around Guangdong Province. They could date back to the Tang Dynasty, about 1,200 years ago. In the late Ming Dynasty to mid-Qing Dynasty, or from 1600 to 1800, British merchants came to coastal cities in southern China for business and picked up samples for processing.

"We hope to present the audiences with a panoramic display of Yue Embroidery artworks by offering live shows like a small-scale fashion show," Sun added.

If you fancy learning about the history of Yue Embroidery in one day, this exhibition is your ticket.