Shu embroidery, also known as "Sichuan embroidery", is a traditional Chinese craft that uses silk thread to embroider patterns on silk or other fabrics. It mainly refers to the embroidery in the Western Sichuan Plain centered on Chengdu, Sichuan. Shu embroidery was first recorded in the Western Han Dynasty. At that time, the craftsmanship was quite mature, and it also inherited the characteristics of bright patterns and commonly used red and green colors. On May 20, 2006, Shu embroidery was approved by the State Council and was selected into the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list. 1In December 2012, Shu embroidery was officially approved as a geographical indication protected product by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China.