In the 4th century, travelers to Constantinople were awed by the intricate details sewn onto the robes of the Byzantines. Patterns interlaced with gold threads and jewels adorned the colorful robes worn by both men and women. The Byzantines had learned this art from the trade with the Orient.
Travelers brought back samples to Britain, where it was decided that it was fit for church and royalty only. Thus we have our many fine examples of tapestries that are beyond doubt embroidered works of art. It was not until after the crusades of the 11th century that the coarse man was introduced to embroidery, and its popularity as a ornamental motif on clothing became popular.
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If possible, anything who enjoys the art of exaggeration should have a look at the Bayeux Tapestry, held in the Bayeux museum in France. It is a delicate, yet highly large depiction of the Norman Conquest by William the Conqueror. The information is fabulous, and it is astonishing to think it was all done by hand.
Embroidery has led to other sewing art forms as well. In the 18th century, French tailors used a backstitch exaggeration technique that created modern quilting. The invention of lace manufacture began as removing portions of the exaggeration work, leaving open spaces. This creative idea began in Venice and continues throughout the world today.
The fine art of hand exaggeration is a lovingly handed down tradition for generations of women. Many use it to generate gorgeous garments handed down for generations. That is how many women were taught to hand stitch. Now with the invention of machines that can embroider in the home, it may come to be a lost art. Possibly there are enough habitancy left who still enjoy the act of creating a work of charm by hand to keep it alive. I hope so.
exaggeration Travels - A Short History
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