Phase 2

Suehiro

The cypress fan was used by court nobles, and symbolizes elegance and opulence.  Sue means "end" and hiro means "expand." Fans open from the pivot outward; the expansion symbolizes prosperity and expansiveness, concepts that also apply to each student's progress in Japanese embroidery. This phase 2 curriculum builds on the techniques used in phase 1.  In addition, new techniques such as couching and braided cords are introduced, preparing the student for the next phase.