Embroidered Treasures: Flowers

The Embroiderers' Guild was founded in 1906 and has in its collection embroideries from all over the world. These wonderful works, which somehow survived through the ages, could be said to be one of the most important groups of embroideries assembled in one place. Stitched pieces and fragments were gathered together by early members of the Guild and inserted into portfolios that were circulated among members.

Nature has always been a huge source of inspiration to embroiderers, and this fantastic book showcases the Embroiderers' Guild's vast collection of embroidered flowers through the ages. Embroidered Treasures: Flowers features full-colour photographs; items are shown in full and also with detail images to highlight the flowers at their best.

These wonderful embroidered treasures are as varied as wall hangings, children's dresses, bridal bags, and samplers, some of which date back to the 17th century. The images are shown with extended captions, providing additional context. Collected from many different countries, this is an opportunity to see fabulous works that are very rarely seen in public.