Puxi City Embroidery Cultural Museum Introduction
Puzi City in Chiayi County was once a thriving center for the embroidery industry. The prosperity of that time is reflected in the large quantities of embroidered products exported from Puzi City, including Eight Immortals paintings, door curtains, pillowcases, bed sheets, costumes for glove puppets, costumes for Taiwanese opera, bridal dowries, and more, which had a market across Taiwan. In order to preserve this remarkable local cultural characteristic, the Puzi City government has been committed to promoting embroidery since 2002, establishing the Chiayi County Embroidery Culture Association, conducting workshops for embroidery instruction, and in 2003, receiving funding from the Executive Yuan for the Local Cultural Center project to build the Puzi Embroidery Cultural Museum. This museum serves as a center for promoting embroidery culture, as well as a venue for cultural activities and tourism in Puzi. The museum was originally a vacant space that used to be the office for the local boat team, and the entire building was renovated from a wooden Japanese-style structure, giving it a historical feel that resonates with the embroidery culture. The museum documents the glory days of Puzi City during the prosperous embroidery industry and collects numerous exquisite and breathtaking embroidered artworks. Through interactive learning within the industry, the Embroidery Cultural Museum has recreated a rich local culture, integrating community activities and boosting various cultural tourism efforts, making it an attractive tourist destination.
