Embroidery work types, its origin & history
History of embroidery
Embroidery is an art of design that communicates with the help of the yarn of thread. it’s handicraft conduct by a skilled person. The first person who initiated this art is Magdidibuho. It is used for decorating a plain surface with different use of colors and techniques. The origin of embroidery has been marked in china by some of the archaeological research. It assumed that the embroidery took place in 30,000 BC ago. During the rule of Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century, the embroidery techniques got its wings to spread more in India.
Things need for embroidery
To start your journey of embroidering you will require few materials to kick start your embroidery.
- A (wooden) embroidery hoop
- A needle ( No – 9) preferable. But it differs from the strands one using for the design
- A sharp scissor or notcher
- A marking tool like a fabric marker
- Bunch of embroidery thread, six-strand yarns, or silk floss
- The fabric of your choice make sure the fabric you’re using is tightly woven and even weave. Fabric made from cotton, silk, linen, wool or a blend of natural fibers tends to be comfier yet sturdy enough to nail your embroidery designs.
Types of hand Embroidery
Assisi Work
The background of the Assisi work filled with cross stitch to give the focal point on the desired design which will remain plain. It is a counted thread technique.
Canvas Work
The canvas work in the name says that this work is done on canvas, not on fabric. It gives a wider choice to the embroider to experiment with their techniques with all sorts of thread-like silk, cotton, wool, synthetic, etc. It can be used on upholstery or other products. Hence, one can use it anywhere.
Cut Work
The focal point of the design is needed to create a new elements by putting the chopped embroidery in a plain surface to decorate. It is also known as white work embroidery. The background designs are cutaway leaving an open window which creates a nice cut work embroidery.
Mountmellick Work
Mountmellick is an interesting type of embroidery originated in Mountmellick, Ireland. This is an art of creating texture surface on the fabric by using matte cotton thread (no sheen). The motifs are mostly used in this technique are fruits, flowers & branches.
Stump Work
It's originated in mid 1600's in England. This is an art of giving the motifs a dimensional look. stump work embroidery uses attached, Pre-stitched pieces of embroidery design, raised stitches, and even stuffed areas to create impressive and realistic
Crewel Work
Crewelwork is famous for its stylized birds and flowers only using wool. this technique mostly used in upholstery products like cushion, curtains, mat, etc. It got recognized in the early medieval period. It is an embroidery created by using wool only.
Quilting has played a major in sustainability. this technique has given much life to the leftover or scrap fabrics. The irregular salvaged fabrics are quilted together by using some embellishments or fancy things to give an attractive look. There is no rule in this technique one can create a cohesive look by available scraps. A patched quilt square made out of irregular shapes and sizes of fabric is known as quilting. 7 must-have to write blog in 2020
In goldwork, the thread used is made from real metal. The fiber is coated with the golden metal. Its rich look gives luxe to any design. It has been used by prominent people to showcase their rich culture in their attires. Goldwork differs from other surface embroidery techniques, especially when considering the threads used. 20 facts of me you might surprise
