Embroideries Collection

Detail of the traditional outfit used by Nazare women. Colourful dresses with seven skirts. Nazare, Portugal

Odds and Ends
An illustration for an article written by Doctor A. W. Oxford, in Colour Magazine, titled Odds and Ends. The image shows an array of items

Woman, Embroidery for Christmas, 1881, Germany, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century design
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, activities, activity, arts and crafts, christmas season, christmas seasons, christmas time, christmasy, crafting, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn

Two fashion sketches from the London couture house of Ninette, 1927 - one afternoon frock with extensive embroideries and a beautiful fur coat Date: 1927

Spring dress with Egyptian style embroidery by Isobel
A frock of fine black silk jerseylene featuring embroideries in Egyptian colourings from Isobel, of 4 Maddox Street, London. Worn with a dashing hat and cane

Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition, South-East Portion of the Nave (engraving)
1102546 Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition, South-East Portion of the Nave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition)

Caucasian Silk Embroidery (silk)
2634251 Caucasian Silk Embroidery (silk) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 114x71 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

Latvia: Peasant broiderers of Rucava (colour photo)
3106227 Latvia: Peasant broiderers of Rucava (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latvia: Peasant broiderers of Rucava)

Colourful Suzani textile, cotton hand embroidered needlework, for sale, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful Suzani textile, cotton hand embroidered needlework for sale

Mary Linwoods needlework exhibition of embroidered paintings at Savile House
3056226 Mary Linwoods needlework exhibition of embroidered paintings at Savile House, 1810 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

ISABELLA Clara Eugenia (1566-1633). Infanta of Spain, daughter of Philip II. Painting

Athene & Spider Arachne
The goddess Athene turns the maiden Arachne into a spider for boasting that her embroideries were better than hers

A Ward, Quex Park VAD Hospital. This ward was located in the Drawing Room of Quex House. Originally built as a small ballroom in 1883

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Embroideries have long been cherished as exquisite works of art, capturing the essence of culture and history. From odds and ends to grand exhibitions, these delicate stitches tell stories that transcend time. In 1881 Germany, a woman meticulously crafted an embroidery for Christmas, pouring her heart into every stitch. This historic piece has now been preserved through a digital reproduction, allowing us to marvel at its beauty even today. Traveling south to Portugal, we encounter the traditional outfit worn by Nazare women. With their colorful dresses adorned with seven skirts, these garments are brought to life through intricate embroidery, and is a testament to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of this region. The Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition takes us back in time to witness the splendor of London couture houses. Fashion sketches from this era showcase elegant designs enhanced by meticulous embroidery techniques. These creations were truly ahead of their time. Isobel's spring dress transports us further into enchantment with Egyptian-style embroidery. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns evoke images of ancient civilizations while adding a touch of modernity to fashion. Journeying eastward towards Latvia, we discover peasant broiderers from Rucava showcasing their skills in vivid color photographs. Their needlework reflects not only their talent but also serves as a window into Latvian traditions and customs. Venturing even further east brings us face-to-face with Bukhara's colorful Suzani textile for sale—a cotton hand-embroidered masterpiece that captures the essence of Central Asian artistry. Each thread tells tales passed down through generations. A gold necklace paired with Lavradeira traditional costume from Minho showcases how embroidery can elevate everyday attire into something extraordinary. It symbolizes pride in one's roots and celebrates cultural identity through wearable art. Finally, Mary Linwood's embroidered paintings exhibited at Savile House take center stage—an awe-inspiring fusion between painting and needlework that blurs boundaries between art forms. These masterpieces demonstrate the versatility and limitless possibilities of embroidery.