Sashiko is a traditional form of Japanese embroidery that has a rich history dating back over 400 years. It was created as a practical stitching technique to reinforce and repair textiles and formed ...

Knitting, crochet, embroidery and sewing. Skills that were once reserved for grey grandmas. These were seen by some as “old lady hobbies.” But those days are long gone. Needlework isn’t only popular ...

In today’s world, where machines make most of our clothes, India’s hand embroideries still have something special about them. They remind us of the time when clothes were made slowly, with care and ...

Loves anything and everything that surrounds fashion, poetry, and lifestyle. She sees life as a recipe, where the ingredients are yours to choose and the flavour depends on how you blend them. Her one ...

First there was flower pressing, then there were decorative branches and ikebana arrangements. How about botanical embroidery as the next phase of floral design? When we spotted Olga Prinku's ...

PEÑARRUBIA, Abra (PIA) – Intricate and colorful patterns and weaves from the small village of Namarabar in Peñarrubia, Abra have become a staple in Cordillera trade fairs and arts and crafts fairs.

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Embroidery has come a long way since the days of ‘ole when ...