The couching stitch is one of the easiest embroidery stitches. One thread is laid out on the fabric. Another thread (the same color, or a contrasting color) is used to tack it down in place.

Embroidery is often associated with tradition, but Cape Town-based artist Danielle Clough has redefined the craft with her ...

At Hayy Jameel, Jeddah, a group show explores how craft encodes a sense of nationalism, resistance and fecundity on women’s ...

The delicate embroideries of India have a history to behold, that tells the centuries old stories of varied artistry and ...