Heron, Adelaide E · Chicago, Thompson & Thomas · leaf 54
uching or chain, is often placed around the figure. PERSIAN EMBROIDERY. Persian embroidery is a showy stitch, much resembling braiding. Thematerial used may be either a strand of tapestry wool or three strands ofrope silk threaded in the needle. It is agreat addition to designs in applique,… … gles and gold thread are very appropriate additions,be made with this stitch. FIG. 22. A heavy cording can FRENCH KNOT. This stitch has the merit of great antiquity, appearing in early eccle-siastical embroideries to represent the hair of men and angels, as well as in elaborate landscape specimens…
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