Badu Hemp Embroidery is an ancient folk craft that originated during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD), primarily found in the Badu area of Zhejiang Province. Applied to the woven hemp cloth of commoners, the embroidered designs feature continuous lines symbolising "uninterrupted continuity."
In 2007, this embroidery was listed as an intangible cultural heritage in Zhejiang Province, and in 2011, it was recognised as an endangered craft in Hangzhou. The Textile Library has decided to reinterpret this traditional craft, creating a series of products incorporating the Mahjong-inspired theme.
Pattern 1 features Mahjong tiles stacked like shards of porcelain..
Pattern 2 plays with the graphics on Mahjong tiles, presented in Badu iconic cross stitches, portraying a sense of modernity.