goldwork (embroidering)

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Scope note
Embroidery technique employing metal threads fixed to a fabric. The threads consist of cotton or silk coated in metals such as imitation gold, silver and copper. The technique originated in Asia some two thousand years ago.
goldwork
Accepted term: 09-Sep-2024