embroidery
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In her formalwear, Elizabeth favored elaborate embroidery of satin, lace, and silk that incorporated pearls, crystals and sequins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Fortunately, Byrne’s professional life is rich enough to require no offscreen embroidery.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
"Spring flowers, tailoring and embroidery," reads a sign outside Alavi's small store, which opened in January after a months-long search for work.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
They include costume craft, which teaches students about sustainable leather, embroidery and sewing skills while making outfits for the film and television industry.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
Inside the keep women occupied themselves with spinning, weaving, and embroidery.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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