Initially seen as a mark of wealth and status, these embroideries have become the culture markers of specific geographies. The process of tailoring, embellishing and needle working has fostered the development of a varied type of sewing techniques and the decorative possibilities of these techniques have led to the adaptation such age-old crafts into the modern design sensibilities.
Depending on the texture of the fabric, design, type of stitch and the different materials used (metal strips, pearls, beads, sequins etc.) there is plenty of work that serves as an inspiration for designers today. Take a look at the most popular embroidery designs from those times that still give us the ornate feels.
