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  2. Drawn thread work - Wikipedia

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    Drawn thread embroidery is a very early form of open work embroidery, and is the basis of lace.Drawn thread work from the 12th century was known as Opus Tiratum and Punto Tirato [1] from the Arab Tiraz workshops in Palermo.

  3. Goldwork (embroidery) - Wikipedia

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    Goldwork is always surface embroidery and free embroidery; the vast majority is a form of laid work or couching; that is, the gold threads are held onto the surface of the fabric by a second thread, usually of fine silk. The ends of the thread, depending on type, are simply cut off, or are pulled through to the back of the embroidery and ...

  4. Bunka shishu - Wikipedia

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    Bunka shishu (文化刺繍), in English often shortened to bunka, is a form of Japanese embroidery originating in the early 19th century [1] that became more widespread around the turn of the 20th century, [2] before then being introduced to the US after World War II. [1]

  5. Whitework embroidery - Wikipedia

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    Whitework embroidery is any embroidery technique in which the stitch and the foundation fabric (traditionally white linen) are of same color. Styles of whitework embroidery include most drawn thread work , broderie anglaise , Hardanger embroidery , Hedebo embroidery , Mountmellick embroidery , reticella and Schwalm.

  6. Kutch Embroidery - Wikipedia

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    The Kutch Embroidery is a handicraft and textile signature art tradition of the tribal community of Kutch District in Gujarat, India. [1] This embroidery with its rich designs has made a notable contribution to the Indian embroidery traditions. [ 2 ]

  7. Gimp (thread) - Wikipedia

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    Gimp is a narrow ornamental trim used in sewing or embroidery. It is made of silk, wool, polyester, or cotton and is often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it. Gimp is used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Originally the term referred to a thread with a cord or wire in the center, but now is mainly ...