Susho, King Silk Art Handmade Silk Embroidery - Cardinal on a Branch - White Mat Framed Regular Size 11023WF Susho, silk embroidery from Suzhou, represents the highest standard of Chinese embroidery. This style of artwork was exclusive to Chinese royalty for centuries. Creating Susho is a time-consuming process; it is completely handmade with tiny needles and naturally dyed, pure silk. No machines, paint, or glue are used in Susho. Susho artists split silk threads to vary thickness and use up to 40 different stitches and over a 1,000 different colors of silk thread to create detail, texture and depth. Each King Silk Art product is hand-stitched and thus valuable and unique. There may be slight variations from the online image. 8"x8" with mat only; 9.5"x9.5" with mat and frame. A unique gift for all occasions.