Mao Tse-tung, president of the People’s Republic of China presented embroidery “Tiger” to President
Embroidery “Tiger” associated with deep concern of Mao Tse-tung is the finest one among the scores of embroideries made by the well-known artists and embroiderers across China.
Vividly depicted on the embroidery is a tiger with four legs in full stretch on a bluff and giddy high cliff.
In China, tiger has been regarded as the symbol of valor from ancient times. For this reason, kings and generals sat on the seats on which tiger hides were laid, thus showed off their dignity. Accordingly, China has a custom of presenting a tiger hide or an art piece depicting a tiger to the general or hero who has rendered distinguished services for the country in praise of his or her feats.
The gift reflects Mao Tse-tung’s boundless respect to and absolute trust in President
