Shao Xiaocheng - Personal Profile
Shao Xiaocheng is a renowned Chinese embroidery artist, recognized as a Researcher-Level Senior National Arts and Crafts Master. As the Founder and Director of the Chinese Embroidery Institute, Shao has dedicated over thirty years to the research, creation, and transmission of traditional Chinese embroidery. Her work spans across various historical and regional styles of embroidery, earning her numerous accolades and respect both domestically and internationally.
Professional Titles:
Director, Chinese Embroidery Institute
Director, Chinese Traditional Arts Institute
Visiting Professor, Central University for Nationalities, School of Ethnology and Sociology (Weaving and Embroidery Program)
Senior National Arts and Crafts Master
Council Member, Embroidery Professional Committee, China National Arts and Crafts Society
International Member, UNESCO International Folk Art Organization
Deputy Director, Intangible Cultural Heritage Expert Committee, China Guanghua Science and Technology Foundation
Biography: Born in 1957 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, Shao Xiaocheng (also known as Shao Xiaozheng and Shao Xiaozheng) has spent over three decades immersed in the study and creation of traditional Chinese embroidery. Her work covers almost every category and style of embroidery, spanning ancient and modern techniques. Her research and creations are highly regarded, with many pieces held in private collections worldwide. Shao Xiaocheng has also pioneered the integration of embroidery art into higher education, establishing an academic approach that combines research, practice, transmission, and preservation. By expertly utilizing historical evidence and combining it with surviving artifacts, she has played a crucial role in preserving and innovating the field of Chinese embroidery, earning her a unique and respected position in the art world.
Publications
"Chinese Embroidery - An Illustrated Stitch Guide"
Author: Shao Xiaocheng
Publisher: Shanghai Science and Technology Press
Publication Date: August 2018
ISBN: 978-7547840276
Pages: 128 pages
Dimensions: 25 cm
Classification: J533.6
"CHINESE EMBROIDERY—AN ILLUSTRATED STITCH GUIDE"
Author: Shao Xiaocheng
Publisher: Shanghai Press, Better Link Press
Publication Date: April 1, 2014
ISBN: 978-1602200159
Language: English
"The Appreciation Guide to Chinese Embroidery"
Author: Shao Xiaocheng
Publisher: Shanghai Science and Technology Press
Publication Date: October 12, 2011
ISBN: 978-7547808665
Binding: Hardcover
"Xing Embroidery"
Author: Shao Xiaocheng
Publisher: China Youth Publishing House
Publication Date: December 1, 2023
ISBN: 978-7515371009
Pages: 183 pages
Word Count: 350,000 words
Binding: Hardcover
"Illustrated Guide to the Art of Embroidery"
Author: Shao Xiaocheng
Publisher: China Youth Publishing Group
Publication Date: August 1, 2022
ISBN: 978-7515365992
Pages: 199 pages
Word Count: 450,000 words
Binding: Paperback
