Embroidery artisans showcase exquisite skills in central China's Hubei

Photo taken on Nov. 2, 2025, shows contestants participating in an embroidery skills competition in Zigui County, Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province. More than 60 embroiderers gathered at the Mixiu Pavilion in the Cultural Tourism Area of Qu Yuan's Hometown to demonstrate their exquisite craftsmanship. Following designated patterns, the participants skillfully applied various embroidery techniques — including openwork stitching, pattern filling, patchwork embroidery, overlay stitching, and flat embroidery — to complete their works within the given time. (Zheng Jiayu/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Nov. 2, 2025, shows contestants participating in an embroidery skills competition in Zigui County, Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province. More than 60 embroiderers gathered at the Mixiu Pavilion in the Cultural Tourism Area of Qu Yuan's Hometown to demonstrate their exquisite craftsmanship. Following designated patterns, the participants skillfully applied various embroidery techniques — including openwork stitching, pattern filling, patchwork embroidery, overlay stitching, and flat embroidery — to complete their works within the given time. (Zheng Jiayu/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Nov. 2, 2025, shows contestants participating in an embroidery skills competition in Zigui County, Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province. More than 60 embroiderers gathered at the Mixiu Pavilion in the Cultural Tourism Area of Qu Yuan's Hometown to demonstrate their exquisite craftsmanship. Following designated patterns, the participants skillfully applied various embroidery techniques — including openwork stitching, pattern filling, patchwork embroidery, overlay stitching, and flat embroidery — to complete their works within the given time. (Zheng Jiayu/Guangming Picture)