Decorative ridges or grooves that are carved along the shaft of a column or pilaster to make it appear rounder than a smooth surface. Fluted columns are a characteristic feature of Greek architecture.
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A form of mosaic work wherein hard semi-precious stones are inlaid onto stone to form images. The decorative technique flourished…
A technique in painting, sculpture and architecture where the artwork simulates the optical reality of the viewer by employing techniques…
A printing technique in which an inked image is impressed on a rubber cylinder or blanket through a printing plate…
A stencil-based printing process which involves forcing ink through a fine screen, usually made of silk, polyester or nylon, onto…
Skilled artisan involved in the process of making Benarasi brocade textiles, who punch holes in a card corresponding to a…
A motif with a raised surface, it is often found in textiles. Cables are created by knitting out of order,…
An embroidery technique in which running stitches are worked in straight rows to create a pattern. The stitches may be…
A multi-thread machine used to create machine embroidery and lace, invented in 1893 by Swiss inventor Isaak Grobli. The term…