Sashiko is a traditional form of Japanese embroidery that has a rich history dating back over 400 years. It was created as a practical stitching technique to reinforce and repair textiles and formed ...

In today’s world, where machines make most of our clothes, India’s hand embroideries still have something special about them. They remind us of the time when clothes were made slowly, with care and ...

Among all the embroidery styles of China, the Guangdong style (Yue is the short term for Guangdong) may be the most special. It originated from the Li, an ethnic group that lives in the area, and the ...

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