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Saturday, September 4, 2010

Antique Silver Thread Embroidery

Check out these closeups of a collar from an antique Ottoman garment. The metal thread is exquisitely embroidered onto red velvet. I hope you can see the stitching details enough to be as inspired by the techniques as I am!

antique ottoman clothing
antique fabric embellishment silver thread

antique metal thread embroidery

antique turkish turkoman embroidery

3 comments:

  1. Joann LoosSeptember 4, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    DMC had a wonderful book on Turkish Embroidery. Also Moroccan Embroidery. Lovely stuff.

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  2. RobinSeptember 8, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    This work is AMAZING. And yes, I am inspired.

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  3. GriseldaNovember 10, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Ohh my goodness, lovely work Mary...it reminds me of the hours spent near my grandmother while she embroidered, your work is amazing.

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