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embroidery

Also known as embroidering, art of 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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Commons category: Embroidery
female form of label: مطرزة
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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
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Bibliography
Further reading
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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.