When I started embroidery, all I knew was the stem stitch and satin stitch. I made many embroidery designs with these basic stitches. The nun who taught this introduced me to a wonderful world of ...

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.

Kashmiri shawls are renowned for their hand embroideries, including Sozni, Zardozi, Kashida, papier-mâché, and crewel. Sozni features delicate chain stitching with fine silk thread. Zardozi exudes ...