Embroidery refers to the art or act of embroidering; it means ornamentation of cloth and fabric using needlework. It also means embellishments that are full of fanciful details.
Embroidery is a very old art form which involves the use of a needle and thread to decorate and ornament textiles. The most popular techniques of embroidery are crewel work, quilting, and cross stitch. Embroidery can be found on rugs, framed pieces of cloth with elaborate pictures and designs, clothes, robes and shawls.
Most old cultures have shown some form of embroidered art including the Red Indians, Egyptians, Chinese, Persians and Indians etc. The embroidered work that comes out of Afghanistan and Kashmir in India is so fine that they start to lose their eye sight at an early age. Embroidery plays a very important part in eastern cultures with most dresses showing some form of embroidered designs.
Embroidery is a very old art form which involves the use of a needle and thread to decorate and ornament textiles. The most popular techniques of embroidery are crewel work, quilting, and cross stitch. Embroidery can be found on rugs, framed pieces of cloth with elaborate pictures and designs, clothes, robes and shawls.
Most old cultures have shown some form of embroidered art including the Red Indians, Egyptians, Chinese, Persians and Indians etc. The embroidered work that comes out of Afghanistan and Kashmir in India is so fine that they start to lose their eye sight at an early age. Embroidery plays a very important part in eastern cultures with most dresses showing some form of embroidered designs.
