The Song Dynasty saw a peak of development of embroidery in both quantity and quality. Embroidery developed into an art by combining calligraphy and painting. Newtools and skills were invented. The Wenxiu Department was in charge of embroidery in the Song court. During the reign of Emperor Hui Zong，they divided embroidery into four categories ：mountains and waters,pavilions,people,and flower and birds. During this period,the art of embroidery came to its zenith and reputed workers popped up. Even intellects joined this activity,and embroidery was divided into two functions：art for daily use and art for art’s sake.