This June, LET’S LEARN ABOUT…Embroidery!
What is embroidery?
Embroidery is a technique used to decorate cloth using a needle and thread. Words, patterns, flowers, and animals are common designs. Embroidery takes great skill and a lot of time to complete.
Some types of embroidery in Asia
Some forms of embroidery are raised, creating a “pop-up” effect. This is achieved by sewing threads over small pieces of cardboard or another soft material.
Threads made of gold, silver, or other metals can also be used to make the cloth sparkle in the light! Metallic embroidery is popular in Iran, Pakistan, and northern India, where it is known as zardozi (“gold embroidery” in Persian).
Other forms of embroidery feature beads, pearls, sequins, and other materials stitched onto the surface of the fabric, creating different textures.
