The gold embroiderers of Torzhok (240 km north of Moscow) worked for the Romanovs and then for the Soviets, but in the 1990s their factory and traditions almost disappeared. How did they come back to ...

Many of the costumes in the exhibition "Veiled Meanings: Fashioning Jewish Dress, from the Collection of The Israel Museum, Jerusalem" are adorned with gilt, or goldwork embroidery. Learn more about ...

The history of Japanese family crests -- Tools and equipment -- Stitch directory -- Techniques -- The projects. Slate butterfly -- Copper butterfly -- Amethyst butterfly -- Gold butterflies -- Pink ...