Manchu embroidery used to be a form of folk needlework and a royal craft in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). It has been classified as part of China's intangible cultural heritage. A master embroiderer sometimes had to compromise rich details for overall balance to meet the customers' demands. Many of today's embroiderers were attracted to the fashion behind the Forbidden City's walls from smash-hit TV dramas.
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