Parsi embroidery has woven its spell across centuries and continents, shimmering its way from heirloom trunks to haute couture runways. Also known as Parsi Gara, this embroidery is much more than ...

Traditional Palestinian embroidery is on UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage. Now there is a push to revive interest in the craft among younger generations. By Raja Abdulrahim Reporting from Birzeit, ...

Embroidery is a delicate art form that has stood the test of time. Its core involves adorning fabric with intricate patterns and designs using needle and thread. But one crucial step in this process ...

A hereditary embroidery tradition, phulkari was historically practised by women of the Punjab region in present-day India and Pakistan. It is a form of counted-thread embroidery recognised by its neat ...

Kashida embroidery is a centuries-old craft rooted in the Indian subcontinent. It is known for its intricate motifs of nature, symbolizing the cycles of seasons and prosperity. Artisans, mainly women, ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. English embroidery has a long history as a storytelling medium. During the medieval period, needlework was used to ...