Cloth Tiger Embroidery and Sewing Workshop

Learn traditional sewing and embroidery techniques while making a decorative tiger that symbolizes protection and good luck.

The cloth tiger (布老虎) is a traditional Chinese handmade toy, often made of colorful fabrics and embroidery. It symbolizes protection, strength, and good luck, especially for children. During Dragon Boat Festival (端午节), cloth tigers are commonly made and given to children to ward off evil spirits, prevent illness, and bring health and safety.

Making a cloth tiger involves a variety of embroidery techniques, requiring careful attention to detail and time. For this reason, the workshop is divided into two afternoon sessions. It is possible that you may need to finish your cloth tiger at home if you don’t complete it during the workshop.

Workshop content:

Session 1: Saturday June 20, 13:00 - 16:00

• Introduction to the traditional cloth tiger, its cultural significance, and protective symbolism
• Introduction to materials, tools, and basic embroidery techniques
• Start the embroidery part

Session 2: Saturday June 20, 13:00 - 16:00

• Finish the embroidery and assembly the tiger by hand sewing

What's included:

• A set of materials for the cloth tiger. You can pay 10 euros for an extra set of materials.
• Tea and biscuits

About Ruyi Crafts:

Ruyi Crafts offers traditional crafts and cultural workshops like Chinese knotting, beading and embroidery as well as Macramé. My handmade items are displayed at Chinese artists Collective 101 pop-up shop in West-Kruiskade. I am present in the shop from12:00-16:00 on Saturdays. Welcome to have a chat and a tea!

At my workshops, you'll learn craft techniques while exploring the stories and culture behind each craft!

Visit my website to read more: www.ruyicrafts.nl