I. EMBROIDERY. 32 Delicate Textiles, Gauze and Muslin* — The develop- ment of appreciation for the charm and glitter of certain classes of embroidery was accompanied with a cultiva- tion of talent to produce equally beautiful articles for other and new purposes ; … Fig, 22.— Hera, goddess of matri- rnains, long celebrated for mony (from a Greek vase). _ „ ^ the manufacture of trans- parent muslins, known by poetic appellations, such as abrawan (running water), hajihowa (woven air), shuba- iiam (evening dew), and other similarly expressive * The names gauze”…
Lace and lace making · Embroidery
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