Embroidery Collection (page 4)

Three-quarter portrait of man, seated, facing right, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Three-quarter portrait of man, seated, facing right, between 1870 and 1886. Inscribed on verso: Gor-ai-itz Christian mountainier. Written on verso: Match - a wedding match

Pattern for cross stitch embroidery (parrot) - in "
XEE4114704 Pattern for cross stitch embroidery (parrot) - in " Journal des Demoiselles" 1852. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colourful hat for sale, Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Shakrisabz, Colourful hat for sale

Byzantine weaving and embroidery, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Byzantine weaving and embroidery, (1898). Fig 1: Embroidered purple robe in the cathedral-treasure at Bamberg. Fig 2: Figured silk-stuff on the tunic of Henry II. in the National-Museum at Munich

The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). The Latin reads: Harold Rex Interfectus Est - King Harold is killed

Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary in their coronation robes, 1911, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom

Arab Bazaar, Cairo, Egypt. Date: circa 1906

Panama, Comarca de Kuna Yala, San Blas Islands, Mola

China, Yunnan Province, Lijiang, Baisha village, embroidery

Rugs or carpets made of silk and cotton, a traditional art of embroidery. Suzanni (Suzani) Centre, Khiva. Uzbekistan

A woman from Akha tribal village wearing traditional headdress made of heavy silver baubles and beads sewn on a bamboo cap, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

Illustration of needle and thread on embroidery hoop

House of the Italians in Bahia, Brazil. Sewing class
3569758 House of the Italians in Bahia, Brazil. Sewing class by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Bahia, Brazil 1930 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Lord Ganesha Ganpati Embroidery Work on Velvet
3609853 Lord Ganesha Ganpati Embroidery Work on Velvet by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Embroidery on Cloth, India
3610077 Embroidery on Cloth, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Ganesha Ganpati Playing Musical Instrument Embroidery Work
3609836 Lord Ganesha Ganpati Playing Musical Instrument Embroidery Work by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Goddess Durga Miniature Painting on Paper with Embroidery
3609910 Goddess Durga Miniature Painting on Paper with Embroidery by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Hanuman Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embroidery
3609784 Lord Hanuman Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embroidery by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Fashion Plate (Fashionable Walking Dresses in Dec. 1807) M.86.266.61

Fashion plate for girl's (aged 3 to 6 years old)dresses 1888 Fashion plate for girl's (aged 3 to 6 years old)dresses 1888 Lithograph Issued as supplement to The Young Ladies Journal September

Woman in afternoon dress in Moroccan red embroidered with silver, and woman in ivory crepe dress trimmed with lace 1920s women's fashions

Woman embroiders. Date of Photograph:1958

Woman embroidering, Murano, Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1945 ca

A close-up of a young woman wearing a thimble, intent on her embroidery Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Woman of Minturno Minturno. Date of Photograph:1937

The image shows two young coloured ladies. The young ladies wear a wide-striped dress, up to the head, forming a turban. At the young ladies foot, an amphora for water. Tunisia

The image shows a young Tunisian dancer. The young lady wears a traditional dress, made of embroidered skirt and waistcoat

The image shows a typical Tunisian dancer. The young lady wears a traditional dress, formed by a striped skirt, an embroidered waistcoat and by a soft-leather head gear; in her hands

Group of ladies in Hungarian traditional dresses Hungary. Date of Photograph:1928 - 1935

Traditional dance scene with ladies wearing Hungarian traditional dresses Hungary. Date of Photograph:1928 - 1935

Three children, in Hungarian traditional dresses, standing up on the steps of a house of which a door can be glimpsed. Hungary. Date of Photograph:1928 - 1935

Two men in Hungarian traditional dresses richly embroidered. Hungary. Date of Photograph:1928 - 1935

Portrait of Edward Prince of Wales Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1886

Some women embroider on a chassis outdoors in Calle dell'Angelo in San Martino, Venice Venice Calle dell'Angelo a San Martino. Date of Photograph:1890-1910

Portrait of Irene Camber, smiling and with a fiol in her hand, after her olympic fencing victory Trieste. Date of Photograph:1952

Group of little girls with the tools for embroidery Italy. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Portrait of Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto, future Pope Pio X; Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1893 ca

Half-bust portrait of a woman wearing a large bonnet Turin. Date of Photograph:1909 ca

Group of women in a "sari" shop India. Date of Photograph:1965

Manufacturing of sari, India India. Date of Photograph:1965

Women embroidering lace Venice Burano. Date of Photograph:1925 ca

"Bibbona" Bibbona. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Portrait of the doge Nicolo Marcello, work of Titian. Pinacoteca, Vatican Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John also known as La Belle Jardiniere; work of Raffaello Sanzio. The Louvre, Paris Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance

Old woman while embroidering a tablecloth Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1960-1965

Girl embroiders using a small frame circle Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1960-1965

Girl embroidering a handkerchief Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1960-1965

Girl embroiders a tablecloth using a small frame circle Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1960-1965

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"Unraveling the Threads of History: Embroidery as a Timeless Art" Embroidery, a craft that has woven its way through centuries, holds within it stories of valor and culture. Just like King Harold's foot soldiers with their spears and battle axes depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery serves as a visual narrative of our past. From Central America to Panama, Cristobal to Kuna Indian traditional molas, embroidery showcases the rich tapestry of diverse cultures. It transcends borders and continents, connecting us all through intricate stitches and vibrant threads. In Normandy, France, Europe stands The Bayeux Tapestry - an iconic masterpiece that depicts pivotal moments in history. A feast for the eyes captured on fabric; it transports us back to late 11th century battles and reveals unknown creators who left their mark for eternity. Costa Rican art from Central America adds another layer to this artistic journey. Its vibrant colors mirror the lush landscapes while telling tales unique to Costa Rica's heritage. Frans Hals' "The Laughing Cavalier, " created in 1624 but still resonating today (1943), reminds us that embroidery is not confined solely to fabric and can be found even in oil paintings where every brushstroke weaves together a story worth cherishing. As ships were built in preparation for war according to the Bayeux Tapestry's depiction at Bayeux, Normandy, France; we see how embroidery captures not only beauty but also historical events etched into our collective memory. The death of King Harold portrayed with an arrow piercing his eye symbolizes both tragedy and bravery. This scene immortalized by needlework speaks volumes about human resilience amidst conflict. Just as Norman cavalry clashed with Harold's foot soldiers forming shield walls on embroidered cloth; so too do different elements collide harmoniously within this ancient art form – creating something truly remarkable.