Finery and Lace: Embroidery in Europe – the thread

From Viking Age clothing to Catholic vestments and prestigious royal gowns, European embroidery has a rich history that is closely intertwined with our cultural past. Europe was also a site for embroidery innovation; techniques that were discovered here continue to live on today in the clothes we wear and the ways we decorate our homes.

Carefully hand-dyed in soft variegated tones, each card of Gleem Embroidery Thread is one of a kind. What are they suitable for? So many things!

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