Tricia Wilson Nguyen, a materials scientist who specializes in metal threads for both historic embroideries and modern, engineered textiles, will open a series of programs called “An Afternoon and ...

With Eid approaching, the artisans of the port city's Bihari Palli, who specialise in zardozi and karchupi work (intricate designs done by hand with beads and metal thread embroidery) are working day ...

Background information. Introduction -- The embroiderers -- Foreign influences and sources -- Materials and equipment -- Hand and machine embroidery techniques -- Designs and colours -- Embroideries ...