embroidery
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Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it using a needle, creating patterns and designs on surfaces like linen and other materials. It has been practiced for centuries across many cultures, as evidenced by historical examples ranging from the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry to traditional works like Nakshi Kantha textiles and 19th-century samplers.
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- Classification
- History
- Origins
- Historical applications and techniques
- 21st century
- In literature
- Traditional hand embroidery around the world
- Materials and tools
- Materials
- Tools
- Machine embroidery
- Art therapy
- Gallery
- See also
- Notes
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|Traditional Nakshi Kantha of Bangladesh alt=Embroidery sampler by Alice Maywood, 1826|thumb|Embroidery Sampler (needlework)|sampler by Alice Maywood, 1826 thumb|upright|Laid threads, a surface technique in wool on [[linen. The Bayeux Tapestry, 11th century]]
Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to stitch thread or yarn. It is one of the oldest forms of textile art, with origins dating back thousands of years across various cultures.' Common stitches found in early embroidery include the chain stitch, buttonhole or blanket stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, and cross stitch. Modern embroidery continues to utilize traditional techniques, though many contemporary stitches are exclusive to machine embroidery.