Embroidery

Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to stitch thread or yarn. It is one of the oldest forms of textile art, with origins dating back thousands of years across various cultures. Common stitches found in early embroidery include the chain stitch, buttonhole or blanket stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, and cross stitch.

Modern embroidery continues to utilize traditional techniques, though many contemporary stitches are exclusive to machine embroidery.

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