Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Visual Works (hierarchy name)
5. visual works (works)
6. [visual works by material or technique]
7. needlework (visual works)

Additional parents:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components
4. components
5. components by specific context
6. visual works components
7. applied decoration

Narrower term/s

• broderie perse
• reverse appliqué
• appliqué embroidery

Anotations

Scope note:

Pieces of ornament or entire textile works created by applying shapes or patterns in one material onto another material. The works are typically further decorated with embroidery that is used to secure and embellish the design. The term may refer to a single cutout decoration that is intended to be fastened to the larger piece of material, or to the material having the piece attached. Works may be intended to be framed or formed into apparel, hangings, bed linens, or other household items. Appliqué, along with embroidery, are among the most ancient and universal types of decorated textile works.