Monthly Archives: October 2014
Beetle wing embroidery: the design and accompanying goldwork
When English colonists settled in India and saw the beautiful Mughal court embroideries featuring the wings of jewel beetles, they were captivated by the use of this most unusual material–and beetle wing embroidery became its own “thing.” To traditional Indian … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing Techniques, Uncategorized, Works in Progress
Tagged 19th century, beetle wings, embroidery
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