{"product_id":"2026200014266-secondhand-embroidery-traditional-designs-techniques-and-patterns-from-all-over-the-world","title":"Embroidery: Traditional Designs, Techniques And Patterns From All Over The World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the needle and thread have told the stories of civilisations, and Mary Gostelow's Embroidery: Traditional Designs, Techniques and Patterns from All Over the World is the definitive guide to this rich artistic heritage. This comprehensive volume chronicles the full spectrum of embroidery traditions — from the intricate goldwork of medieval Europe and the vivid silk tapestries of Asia to the bold geometric needlework of folk cultures across the Americas — presenting each tradition with meticulous detail and genuine reverence for the craft.\n\nGostelow writes with the authority of a true expert, guiding both the passionate beginner and the seasoned needleworker through hundreds of stitches, patterns, and techniques drawn from a truly global tapestry of traditions. Her prose is clear, instructive, and deeply informative, situating each technique within its cultural and historical context so that every stitch carries meaning beyond mere decoration. A landmark work in the literature of textile arts, this volume remains an indispensable reference for anyone who wishes to understand not just how embroidery is made, but why it has endured as one of humanity's most beloved and expressive art forms — leaving the reader to wonder which tradition they might master next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49160891105499,"sku":"2026200014266-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/862c40e3-80ae-4dc9-900b-8f9c9a254476.png?v=1787188044","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200014266-secondhand-embroidery-traditional-designs-techniques-and-patterns-from-all-over-the-world","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}