HOW TO SELECT EMBROIDERED ART

why embroidery?
　legends and truth
　the art of the needle
　a valuable investment
　a cultural gift to the world
　the silk road continues
a fabulous show
　four beauties of the embroidery family
　horsetail embroidery
embroidery process
　ingredients for an embroidery recipe
　preparation for the embroidery cook-up
　add auspicious elements
　use classic embroidery patterns
sharp eyes
　quality detection
　points to note
　hand vs machine: spotting the difference
　keep an eagle eye on "ancient pieces"
reference price
　the market
　price calculator
　calculating hint no. 1
　sample embroidery art pieces
　souvenirs and presents
shopping spots
　some buying practice
　sharpening your bargaining skills
　details of stores
appendix
　chinese phrases used in buying embroidery
　watch your tone