Welcome to the Embroidery Archive
Intro
Hi! My name is Kavi and I'm a textile artist and hand embroiderer based in NYC. My goal is to learn as much as I can about the different embroidery traditions and techniques that exist around the world, as well as the resources, organizations, and storefronts for supplies, and I'm sharing them here for other people who also want to dive into the vast and beautiful world of embroidery. Enjoy!
Embroidery techniques
- Jacobean/Crewelwork
- Silk Shading/Thread Painting
- Goldwork
- Stumpwork/3D Sculptural
- Appliqué
- Bead Embroidery
- Tambour Embroidery
Global Embroidery Traditions
- India - Kantha
- India - Mirrorwork (Shisha)
- Italy - Bargello
- Japan - Sashiko
- Korea - Traditional
- Palestine — Tatreez
Courses
Formal Training
- Certificate & Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery Royal School of Needlework
- The Hand & Lock Diploma in Contemporary Hand Embroidery
- Master Craftsman Certification - Embroiderer's Guild of America
- 150 Hour Specialization course in Haute Couture and Interior Decoration - Ecole Lesage
- School of Stitched Textiles Online Embroidery Courses, accredited by City & Guilds.
Independent Artist/Tutors
Embroidery Vacations
Fellowships and Grants
Guilds
- Brooklyn Lace Guild
- The Worshipful Company of Broderers
- Embroiderer's Guild (UK)
- Embroiderer's Guild of America
Organizations
