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2. Goldwork (embroidery) - Wikipedia

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   Most metal threads are available in silver and sometimes copper as well as gold; some are available in colors as well. Goldwork is always surface embroidery and free embroidery ; the vast majority is a form of laid work or couching; that is, the gold threads are held onto the surface of the fabric by a second thread, usually of fine silk.

3. Thread (yarn) - Wikipedia

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   A spun thread, typically in a thicker gauge than that used for fabric garments. It may be waxed for durability and resistance to mildew. Traditional leather saddlery; leather luggage, handbags, and accessories; and beadwork. Metallics: A delicate metallic coating protected by an outer coating providing extremely vibrant color/glitter and/or ...

4. Embroidery thread - Wikipedia

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   Metallic threads range from a synthetic yarn with metallic elements worked in, to real precious metal threads that do not feature any yarn at all: [2]: 26 Bullion is a hollow metallic thread consisting of wire coiled into a spring, which does not retract when stretched. It can be cut into short lengths and worked like a large bead, and is not ...

5. Lamé (fabric) - Wikipedia

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   Lamé (/ l ɑː ˈ m eɪ / lah-MAY; French:) is a type of fabric woven or knit [1] with threads made of metallic fiber wrapped around natural or synthetic fibers like silk, nylon, or spandex for added strength and stretch. (Guipé refers to the thread composed of metallic fibers wrapped around a fiber core.)

6. Metallic fiber - Wikipedia

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   Historically, the metallic thread was constructed by wrapping a metal strip around a fiber core (cotton or silk), often in such a way as to reveal the color of the fiber core to enhance visual quality of the decoration. [5] Ancient textiles and clothing woven from wholly or partly gold threads is sometimes referred to as cloth of gold.

7. Embroidery - Wikipedia

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   Linen or velvet cloth, metallic thread, silk thread Opus teutonicum: Holy Roman Empire: Buttonhole stitch, chain stitch, goblien stitch, pulled work, satin stitch, stem stitch [26] White linen cloth and thread [26] Or nué: Western Europe: Couching: Fabric, metallic thread, silk thread Orphrey: Needlepoint: Ancient Egypt: Cross stitch, tent ...