In people's impression, hydrangeas seem to be only related to love. In fact, hydrangeas contain a lot of traditional culture from the outside to the inside. "" Guanzhong hydrangea "craftsman Yuan Na said that hydrangeas are a popular handicraft in Chinese folk culture, often used to celebrate festivals or as love tokens. In the ancient city of Xi'an with a long history, the small embroidered ball carries some cultural attributes. The picture shows Yuan Na, a woman from Xi'an, showcasing her "Guanzhong Embroidered Ball" artwork. Photo by Song Yuhang: Yuan Na is a native of Xi'an, and her family has been associated with the "Guanzhong Embroidered Ball" for three generations. Yuan Na said that the "Guanzhong Embroidered Ball" is different from other embroidered balls in terms of shape and production technology, presenting an overall "outer square and inner round" shape. The production does not rely on sewing, but utilizes mortise and tenon structures and splicing techniques. The main pattern on each side of the embroidered ball is the four petal pattern symbolizing the sun. By using the ancient method of overlapping six circular pieces, a embroidered ball with twelve petals is sewn together, symbolizing peace throughout the four seasons and smooth moon movements Rubbing a delicate and small embroidered ball, Yuan Na talked about the craftsmanship involved. Select fabrics of different colors for packaging, use cardboard to create a frame, then wrap it in cotton and fix it with silk thread For many years, Yuan Na has still adhered to the production process of "Guanzhong Embroidered Ball". The picture shows Yuan Na, a woman from Xi'an, making embroidered balls. While inheriting ancient methods, Yuan Na also sought inspiration from historical records and museums to create works such as the Han Dynasty brocade arm guard and the "Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers Map" with the theme of "Five Stars in the East Benefit China", giving embroidered balls more cultural connotations. "This embroidery ball, named The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, is inspired by the famous poet Wang Wei of the Tang Dynasty's" Dwelling in the Mountains at Autumn Dusk ". The color matching is based on the" Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains "as the design blueprint. The main body is made of mulberry silk fabric, supplemented by accessories such as cinnabar and realgar, and the inside is filled with pear and goose tent with fragrance." Yuan Na said that she will improve the "Guanzhong Embroidered Ball" according to the aesthetic and needs of modern people. The exterior is made of mulberry silk with a higher gloss, while the interior is wrapped with cotton. The fragrance handed down by the ancients for thousands of years is put into the embroidery ball to create a "Chinese perfume". In recent years, with the continuous emergence of traditional Chinese culture, "national style" handicrafts such as Hanfu and embroidered balls have gradually moved out of museums and into people's daily lives. Through continuous innovation, Yuan Na has created a variety of embroidered balls that can be hung in cars, decorated with clothes, and even become party toys. Wearing Hanfu has become a trend in Xi'an. Our 'Guanzhong Embroidered Ball' can be used as a hairpin, a 'forbidden step' accessory, or as a sachet to refresh the mind, transforming the embroidered ball from being visible to functional Yuan Na expressed her hope that through this method, people can carry embroidered balls with them and learn about the traditional Chinese culture they contain by playing with them. (New Society)