insertions for these articles are so obtained traditionally in Shandong (Shantung).12. Hand knitted lace (Needle point lace):By means of a pair of knitting needles, lace in the piece, shawls, traycloths, curtains, sofa covers, cushion covers, piano covers, tablecloths, bed covers, bedspreads, doilies and insertions for these articles are obtained by hand in traditonal elaborate designs. It is a typical product of Shandong (Shantung), Shanghai, Tianjin (Tientsin) and Liaoning.B. Products largely embroidered by hand in the following traditional techniques of China1. Cut work and embroidery:Traditional designs of Shanghai, Shantou (Swatow), Shandong (Shantung) are embroidered by hand on to cotton or man-made woven fabrics. After embroidery, some parts of the cloth are cut away by hand, so making traditional designs on cushion covers, bed sheets, scarves, sunblinds, handkerchiefs, tablecloths, bedspreads, doilies, pillowcases, shawls, traycloths, bed covers, sofa covers, curtains, guest towels, piano covers, aprons. This type of product also presents drawn work and stuffed embroidery.2. Embroidery organdy:Various kinds of hand embroidery in traditional Chinese designs and colours, typical of Beijing (Peking) and Shantou (Swatow) are carried out on fine translucent cotton woven fabrics, thus producing traycloths, sofa covers, cushion covers, piano covers, aprons, scarves, tablecloths, bed covers, curtains, bedsheets, pillowcases, shawls, bedspreads, guest towels, handkerchiefs, doilies.3. Multi-coloured embroidery:This is a typical kind of hand-embroidered work, specially distinguished for its elaborate traditional colour combination and designs. It is further matched with various kinds of drawn and punch work. This technique is typical of Shanghai, Beijing (Peking), Guangdong (Kwangtung), Tianjin (Tientsin), Fujian and Shandong (Shantung), producing traycloths, cushion covers, bedsheets, scarves, tablecloths, bed covers, curtains, pillowcases, shawls, bedspreads, guest towels, aprons, doilies, sofa covers, piano covers, handkerchiefs.C. Products obtained by the traditional Chinese technique 'applique and embroidery'This technique involves the previous cutting by hand of coloured cloth into traditional floral or geometrical designs which are then sewn by hand on to cotton or man-made woven fabrics. Large hand embroideries in traditional colours and designs are always included in this technique, producing traycloths, handkerchiefs, place mats, cushion covers, scarves, tablecloths, bedsheets, bed covers, shawls, bedspreads, sofa covers, piano covers, guest towels, aprons, pillowcases, doilies, curtains.D. Products presenting important traditional Chinese designs obtained by hand by the 'cross stitch' echniqueCross stitches are made by hand on cotton or man-made woven fabrics with colour-fast threads without a pattern drawn on the fabric, simply by counting the numbers of weft and warp. This technique is typical of Zhejiang (Chekiang), Beijing (Peking) and Shantou (Swatow), producing bedsheets, doilies, cushion covers, handkerchiefs, scarves, tablecloths, bedspreads bed covers, shawls, sofa covers, piano covers, guest towels, aprons, pillowcases, doilies, curtains.E. Hand-made needle point tapestryThese are among the famous and traditional hand-made products of China, typical of Shanghai and Shandong (Shantung). Double ply woollen yarns are worked by hand into cotton canvas by needle point stitches to form various traditional designs frequently of a pictorial character, such as landscapes, scenic historic sites, animals, etc.F. Wax-dyeing products (Fabrics and made-up articles)Wax-dyeing is a traditional method and also a cultural heritage of long standing in Guizhou and Sichuan provinces. With special instruments beeswax is used to draw traditional designs on cotton or man-made woven fabrics. After soaking in dye, the wax melts away and the drawings are revealed. These fabrics are used for producing curtains, doilies, scarves, sofa covers, tablecloths, bedspreads, bedsheets, and aprons.G. Products made by hand paintingThese products belong to the traditional art of China. Typical largely elaborated designs are hand painted on the pillowcases, bedsheets, shawls, scarves, tablecloths, place mats, curtains, bedspreads and sofa