An almost full deck of cards from the 18th century, entirely embroidered with silk
History – Fresh-water pearls in embroidery
23/02/2021
The use of tiny fresh-water pearls is not a recent addition to our art: found out more about this delicate craft in this article by Jessica Grimm
Embroidery Unfulfilled – the risk of luxury…
08/02/2021
Today, they are treasures in our museums, but why so many beautifully embroidered pieces were never cut and made into garments?
The Canadian Embroidery Tapestry
02/02/2021
Canada unified in a huge embroidery stitched by more than 650 people!
The Bohin Manufacture – quality needles
27/01/2021
No needles, no embroidery – but, do you how they are made? Visit the Bohin Manufacture
Traditional vests from Bistrita – bead embroidery
19/01/2021
Beads, beads, beads! An antique tradition, a creative woman and brightly colored vests!
The trace of embroidery in Old Texts
Homer, Aristotle, Pliny the Elder: they all had so say something about embroidery!
Portrait of Charles the 1st, an incredible stitched work from 1650
10/01/2021
A embroidered portrait of Charles the 1st – the work in such a small scale is fascinating!
Saint Martin’s life – a series of embroideries from the 15th century – so fresh!
03/01/2021
Six beautifully embroidered roundels on St Martin’s life – an article about their history, techniques and conservation
First signs of embroidery and the Scythian Art
22/12/2020
Looking at some of the roots of embroidery
Romania’s Secret language of embroidery
A wonderful article by Martine Claessens on Romania’s embroidery
Stitching an Academician costume – 2d step
The second step in the creation of the academician costume, by Emmeline Prévôt
Ancient China – the art to stitch sleeves
15/12/2020
Find out more about the fantastic embroidered sleeves of Ancient China
Mexican embroidery in the V&A collections
03/12/2020
Mexicain embroidery has a long story – find out more with the Victoria and Albert Museum
Silver star for Masha Reprintseva – Hand and Lock
29/11/2020
From a cancelled order to a silver medal – the unusual story of a wonderful dress!
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