With my upcoming Vesterheim workshops in mind, I’ve been studying the various decorative elements in the clothing of figures in medieval Norwegian billedvev (tapestry) pieces. One frequently-…
Portrait of Ana de Velasco y Girón (1585-1607), Duchess of Braganza They were like snowflakes spun from silk, sought after just as feverishly as gold on the black market. Whether they were twisted with pearls or tied with silver knots, no two pieces of lace were the same in 1765. All too often fo
A list of tricks and things to keep in mind to start filling the gap between fancy dress and historical clothing.
* Today I have these beautiful embroideries to share with you for inspiration. Aren’t they beautiful? What is it about embroidery that is so attractive to the human eye? by Amy ↓ (Banner abov…
Facts and figures about the Bayeux Tapestry, one of the world’s most celebrated surviving works of art. How many soldiers, horses and dogs were depicted?
Antique Silver Embroidered Textile | Handmade Antique Ottoman Textiles | Antique Embroidery Home Decor Textiles, Gifts Turkish antique towel, " peşkir " with Ottoman spring patterns embroidered w/ silver & silk yarn on hand woven cotton cloth. Bath decor. Size:65cm-1.20cm
Welcome back to Goldworx, I missed last months post and this one is a week later than planned because I’ve been busy embroidering on some exciting
Exhibition will showcase the dazzling skill of English needle-workers, who stitched gold, silver and pearls into pieces coveted by kings and popes
