Her talk, “Metal Thread Embroidery,” takes place at 4:45 p.m. March 12 in the Center for Student Innovation at Rochester Institute of Technology. Wilson Nguyen will discuss research and restoration of ...

People who prefer less shiny work go for coiled metal threads like nakshi and kora Mukaish, fareesha and French Knots are finer forms of zardozi Flowers, leaves and paisleys are common zardozi motifs.

Other pieces are just as impressive. A magnificent 20th-century gold silk jacquard cope from Germany depicts the Holy Trinity in silk and metal thread embroidery. A midnight blue silk velvet chasuble ...

Gilt metal-thread embroidery embellished a cut-out leather pattern to create dense geometric patterns and stylized floral designs. As a rule, the textiles used in the decoration of Torah scrolls ...

People who prefer less shiny work go for coiled metal threads like nakshi and kora Mukaish, fareesha and French Knots are finer forms of zardozi Flowers, leaves and paisleys are common zardozi motifs.

Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut included a $200K coat featuring traditional Indian Mukaish embroidery, crafted by 12 artisans over 34 days. Despite its heritage and craftsmanship, Anderson failed to ...