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A Brief History of Embroidery
Embroidery is a needle and thread form of art. It's an ancient art form used to embellish textiles for centuries. The art of embroidery has been evidenced across the ages, so here is a brief history of this timeless form of artistic expression. The Beginning of Embroidery According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, embroidery as an art form is over 30,000 years old. It's astounding to think about how far back this art form reaches. Evidence of ancient artisans decorating everything from boots to hats and everything in between has been found in Sweden, Greece, the Middle East, China,...