An embroidery technique in which running stitches are worked in straight rows to create a pattern. The stitches may be of equal or varied length.
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Stippling
A painting and drawing technique where a pattern of dots is used to produce the effect of shading.
Katorna
The process of trimming extra threads on the reverse side of a brocade after weaving. The term is derived from…
Pietra Dura
A form of mosaic work wherein hard semi-precious stones are inlaid onto stone to form images. The decorative technique flourished…
Stem Stitch
A needlework technique in embroidery where successive, overlapping stitches produce a corded appearance, resembling the stem of a plant.
Shisha
Derived from the Persian word shisheh, meaning “glass.” Also known as mirror-work, it is an embroidery technique in which small…
Rib Weave
A variation of the plain weave, it is created by passing the weft over and under the warp threads in…
Kashika Vastra
Meaning “clothes from Kashi” in Sanskrit, it is a possible reference to the brocaded fabric produced in Kashi (now Varanasi).
Clamp-Resist Dyeing
A textile dyeing technique where wooden clamps are used to reserve areas of a fabric from receiving the dye. In…