Edo shishu embroidery comprise stunning designs that dazzle the eye, but behind the brilliance of its visuals lies a need for extensive knowledge of color (for instance, there are over 20 different hues for just the color “red”), and delicate intuition. Stitch-by-stitch, craftsman deftly maneuver their needle and thread to create these multi-colored patterns, ones that require steadfast patience and earnest diligence in order to achieve.