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Handmade History

Episode 30: Stumpwork

· 21 min · Season 2 Episode 30

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Stumpwork Embroidery from West to East: Birds, Bees, and Byzantine Icons!
Ever seen a piece of embroidery where the petals literally popped off the fabric? Welcome to the decadent, dimensional world of stumpwork embroidery.
Today, stumpwork artists love to stitch flowers, bees, berries, and birds. But stumpwork has a long history, stretching all the way back to the Byzantine Empire. If you love a craft that combines high-level skill with a bit of historical drama, this episode is for you.
This episode also marks the start…

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