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英文原文：The Non-heritage Embroidered Ball - A Cultural TreasureThe embroidered ball, a non-heritage craft with deep historical and cultural roots, is a testament to the skills and creativity of Chinese artisans. Also known as "Xiu Qiu," this intricate craftwork embodies the essence of traditional Chinese embroidery, making it a highly prized possession among collectors and enthusiasts.The embroidered ball is typically made of silk or cotton cloth, with intricate patterns stitched onto its surface using various threads and techniques. These patterns, often featuring floral motifs, animals, or auspicious symbols, are not just decorative; they also carry profound cultural and symbolic meanings.The making of an embroidered ball is a highly skilled and time-consuming process. It requires meticulous planning and execution, with each stitch carefully placed to create the desired effect. The artisan not only needs to possess excellent embroidery skills but also a deep understanding of traditional Chinese culture and aesthetics.Despite being a non-heritage craft, the embroidered ball has managed to maintain its popularity and relevance in modern society. This is partly due to its aesthetic appeal but also because it serves as a powerful symbol of traditional Chinese culture and craftsmanship.By preserving and promoting this craft, we not only honor the skills and creativity of our ancestors but also contribute to the preservation and传承of valuable cultural heritage.中文对照：非遗绣球——文化瑰宝绣球，作为一种具有深厚历史和文化底蕴的非遗工艺，见证了中国工匠的技能和创造力。
Nowadays, it is rare to throw a traditional wedding. But in a traditional wedding ceremony, especially in some minority nationality regions, people there still enjoy holding a traditional wedding.Today, I just want to talk about the traditional wedding held by Zhuang, the most populous ethnic minority.绣球系广西壮家人之定情物和吉祥物，是广西极具特色的旅游工艺品之一，原为壮族青年男女之间的爱情信物。
广西绣球多以红、黄、绿三色做底及面料。
绣球大多为12瓣，每瓣皆绣上各式吉祥物，如梅、兰、菊、竹等花卉图案或春燕、龙、凤等。
绣球是姑娘们用手工做成的彩球，以圆形最为常见，也有椭圆形、方形、菱形等。
绣球大如拳头，内装棉花籽、谷粟、谷壳等，上下两端分别系有彩带和红坠。
广西绣球又称为“堆绣绣球”，由老艺人采用“堆绣”这一古老而复杂的刺绣工艺制作而成。
其结构独特、选料考究，且全部以手工制作，做工精细小巧玲珑，色彩鲜艳，是世界上最精美的绣球。
一般的绣球大都是采用单线刺绣的方式在花瓣的面料上绣出各色图案，花瓣面料上的图案为平面式，线条、色彩如画一般美，同时刺绣方法与过程较为简便；而采用复线刺绣方法的“堆绣绣球”则图形更为精美，图案极为复杂，所勾勒之物栩栩如生，极富立体感，如鲜活之物欲喷薄而出，数绣球中的极品。
广西最早有文献记载的绣球内包有豆粟、棉花籽或谷物等农作物种子，这除了使绣球有一定In ancient periods, the zhuang nationality would offer sacrifices to ancestors or gods in reverence and for blessing. Embroidered ball was one of the sacrifices. People there would put some seeds of the rise and corn into the embroidered ball. On the one hand, it would increase the weight of the ball so that people would throw the ball away easily. On the other hand, it symbolized bumper harvest.的重量便于抛掷外，更深层的意义是——绣球为“吉祥之物”。
