Embroidery is an ancient artform that involves decorating fabric using a needle and thread. The threads used in embroidery come in a variety of materials, each with their own properties and uses.

刺繍打敷の工房で、日本刺繍の製作現場を見せていただいた。お寺でよく見かける、卓の天板の下にはさむ敷物。この敷物の修復している、京都ならではの工房、和光舎の三条店におじゃました。 At the embroidery workshop, I was shown the production site of Japanese embroidery.

Hand embroidery does not need elaborate equipment or supplies; you can do it with a good enough fabric, embroidery thread, and a suitable needle. But when you get into the world of embroidery, you get ...