Bring ornate drama to a garment with this elegant Chinese dragon embroidery, drawn in a stylised oriental shape with curling whiskers, horns, bared teeth and hooked claws. The red and pink body stands out crisply against black and white accents, while the scales, flames and fireball give the whole design a sense of movement rather than a flat outline. It suits anyone wanting a bold dragon motif with a more refined look, especially on womenswear, costume pieces or decorative items where the artwork can take centre stage.
With four thread colours and a moderately dense build, it has enough detail to show the scales and facial features cleanly without looking fussy. It would look particularly strong on the back of a satin bomber, the front of a kimono-style robe, a velvet cushion cover or a sturdy cotton tote, where the long curved body has room to flow. The range of sizes makes it useful for anything from a smaller chest placement to a large statement panel on the back of a jacket or wall hanging.
