A needlework technique that uses stitches resembling bones extending from the spine of a herring fish. It is found in various Indian embroideries, including ahir, kantha and phulkari.
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Herringbone Stitch." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/herringbone-stitch/.
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MLA"Herringbone Stitch." Impart Encyclopedia of Art, Feb. 17, 2026, https://imp-art.org/definitions/herringbone-stitch/.
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HarvardImpart Encyclopedia of Art (2026) Herringbone Stitch. Available at: https://imp-art.org/definitions/herringbone-stitch/ (Accessed: 3 March 2026).
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