Goldwork Embroidery

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Goldwork Embroidery by Mary Brown is a comprehensive guide that delves into the sophisticated art of goldwork embroidery. The book explores various traditional techniques and offers contemporary insights to create exquisite designs with metallic threads. It includes detailed instructions and illustrations, making it an accessible resource for both beginners and experienced embroiderers interested in enhancing their craft with opulent goldwork.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in the intricate and luxurious art of goldwork embroidery, wish to explore traditional and contemporary techniques, or are passionate about adding a rich, decorative touch to textiles. This book offers detailed guidance and inspirational designs that will appeal to both beginners and experienced embroiderers.

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Goldwork Embroidery

Explores the history of goldwork in Britain and Europe, accompanied by full-colour images of embroidered costumes and textiles from museums and private collections the world over. This volume also includes fifteen original embroidery projects, each with instructions and illustrated directions.

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Goldwork Embroidery by Mary Brown is the most comprehensive book on this ancient form of embroidery. The history of goldwork in Britain and Europe is illuminated with images in glorious full-colour of gold embroidered costumes and textiles held in museums and private collections, many never previously published or seen by the public.

This book includes fifteen original projects that either reference historical examples or exhibit contemporary techniques for this form of embroidery.

A beautiful book that covers every aspect of gold embroidery.

Series: Milner Craft Series

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Goldwork Embroidery by Mary Brown is praised for its captivating exploration of this intricate embroidery technique. The book showcases stunning visuals of historical pieces and offers a comprehensive look into the history of goldwork in Britain and Europe. It also features 15 projects with clear instructions, catering to both beginners and advanced embroiderers, complemented by detailed chapters on materials and techniques.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781863513661

Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd

Illustration: 208 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 848.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Mary Brown is a successful embroidery artist, with a certified qualification from the Royal School of Needlework in Hampton Court Palace, London.

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