Elaine Reichek, “Oedipus Rex” (2019), hand embroidery on linen, 23.25 x 22.75 inches (courtesy of the artist and Marinaro, New York) Elaine Reichek reminds us that conceptual art may be about ideas, ...

It’s the 21st century, and hand embroidery isn’t just about sweet florals and dainty details anymore. Birmingham artist Tamara Harper brings a playful twist to the age-old art with her ...

I mainly use DMC embroidery floss. For DMC No. 5 and No. 8 and for linen thread, I embroider with a single strand.

Around the world, traditional crafts are falling victim to technology and globalisation. In Hong Kong, Miru Wong Ka-lam is doing her bit to keep the art of hand-embroidered shoes alive. Wong’s shop, ...

In a country like ours, known for its rich crafts, these hand embroidered pieces are passed down from generation to generation and are hands down some of the best heirlooms found in Indian households.

Remember Fernando Amorsolo's painting depicting an important page of our history of three women sewing the first Philippine flag? That was Marcela Agoncillo with her daughter and a friend. Agoncillo, ...