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embroidery

[em-broi-duh-ree, -dree] / ɛmˈbrɔɪ də ri, -dri /


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She also has a fan in first lady Melania Trump, who likes her elegant yet traditional dresses with indigenous embroidery, the people say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

She hosts monthly arts and crafts workshops including activities like scrapbooking, punch needle embroidery and clay art.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

With women banned from most jobs in Afghanistan, an embroidery boutique run by 22-year-old Rahima Alavi is a surprising and treasured sight in Bamiyan.

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

My embroidery hoops and a pair of pinking shears in an oilcloth sheath hung around my neck, threatening myself and others in the push and shove.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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