embroidery
the art of working raised and ornamental designs in threads of silk, cotton, gold, silver, or other material, upon any woven fabric, leather, paper, etc., with a needle.
embroidered work or ornamentation.
elaboration or embellishment, as in telling a story.
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The platform has enabled more than 400 artists to sell their handmade pottery, embroidery and jewellery to people around the world.
How Afghan E-Commerce Startup Aseel Is Pivoting to Help Its Compatriots In Need | Abhishyant Kidangoor | October 19, 2021 | TimeThe class will be taught by Wafa Ghnaim who began her training in embroidery with her mother at age 2.
This embroidery brand, which began in Brooklyn in 2007 and has since expanded to an office in Wyoming, creates designs that demonstrate a love of wildlife and outdoor fun.
Jayes, a behavioral health therapist, is also an urban farmer and embroidery artist.
One non-binary person’s perspective on how to transition thoughtfully and safely | Special to the Washington Blade | June 16, 2021 | Washington BladeYesterday, somebody left a leaf inside with beautiful embroidery sewn down the side of it.
It’s like a Little Free Library, but there’s art inside. People are flocking to it, tiny art in hand. | Cathy Free | January 19, 2021 | Washington Post
Vibrant color surfaced in textile and in beading and embroidery.
The 30-piece collection is for on-trend tots, with details including lace, gilded embroidery, and peplums.
Russia Bans Lace Panties; Kardashians Launch Kids' Clothing Line | The Fashion Beast Team | February 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMr. Soni created a range of white clothing and cushions with embroidery using safety pins, melted pearl beads, and fabric strips.
Have you sublimated your sexual urges by learning Latin and embroidery?
Penis Beakers and Constipated Dolls: What Mothers REALLY Want To Know | Tom Sykes | October 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe bead embroidery on the back of her coat said “Revolution.”
Ilya Yashin & Ksenia Sobchak, the Russian Opposition’s Romeo & Juliet | Anna Nemtsova | December 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTShe rose comforted, and drawing the baby's cradle out into the veranda, seated herself at her embroidery.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonAnyway there was a lot of embroidery on it, full of little holes, which somehow contrived to be extraordinarily fetching.
Rosemary in Search of a Father | C. N. WilliamsonThe Ambassador's hotel was constantly thronged from morning to night by visitors in plumes and embroidery.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayBetty heard her greet the man, and then slipped off to her own room and picked up some half-finished embroidery.
The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle | Laura Lee HopeHe talked with me about his suit, which was made in France, and cost him L200, and very rich it is with embroidery.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel Pepys
British Dictionary definitions for embroidery
/ (ɪmˈbrɔɪdərɪ) /
decorative needlework done usually on loosely woven cloth or canvas, often being a picture or pattern
elaboration or exaggeration, esp in writing or reporting; embellishment
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