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2. Counted-thread embroidery - Wikipedia

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   Counted cross-stitch embroidery, Hungary, mid-20th century. Counted-thread embroidery is any embroidery in which the number of warp and weft yarns in a fabric are methodically counted for each stitch, resulting in uniform-length stitches and a precise, uniform embroidery pattern. [1]

3. Kogin-zashi - Wikipedia

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   As the access to materials increased, competition to design the most beautiful patterns rose, with an estimate of over 300 different kogin-zashi patterns being created. In the 20th century, the craft of kogin-zashi was streamlined, establishing the three general types that are seen today: nishi-kogin , higashi-kogin , and mishima-kogin . [ 2 ]

4. Kasuti - Wikipedia

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   Different varieties of stitches are employed to obtain the desired pattern. Four types of the stitches employed are Gavanthi , Murgi , Negi and Menthi . [ 5 ] Gavanthi is a double running stitch used for marking vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines, Murgi is a zig-zag stitch, Negi is a running stitch and Menthi is a cross stitch resembling ...

5. Korean embroidery - Wikipedia

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   Traditional embroidery of Korea has a long history and has expressed the aesthetic qualities of Korea according to the changes of the times. The embroidery has been cultivating beauty with delicate skill in everyday life through the stiffness of needle, sweat and stitches along with weaving and sewing, and also the national emotions have blossomed in.

6. Chinese embroidery - Wikipedia

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   It is composed of intricate but symmetrical patterns, vibrant colours, varied stitches and a defined weave. Its use of primary colors, light and shade are reminiscent of western paintings. Shu Xiu (蜀绣) – Sichuan embroidery comes from areas around Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It is among the oldest known embroidery styles in Chinese ...

7. Persian embroidery - Wikipedia

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   The earliest piece of physical Persian embroidery is from the Seljuk Empire (1037–1194 A.D.); [2] it featured a strong Chinese-style pattern influencing the design. [2] The Chinese style of embroidery of this time featured a satin stitch (Persian: ṭirāz) made of silk thread and was applied mainly for ornamentation purposes.