Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [processes and techniques by material]
6. textile processes and techniques
7. [textile working processes and techniques]
8. [needleworking and needleworking techniques]
9. needleworking (process)

Narrower term/s

• couching (embroidering)
• overstitching (needleworking technique)
• crewelwork (technique)
• Berlin woolwork
• candlewicking (embroidering)
• cross-stitching
• goldwork (embroidering)
• blackwork

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the process in which a needle and thread or fine wire are used to stitch decorative designs into cloth, leather, paper, or other material. It may also refer to the process used to create machine-made imitations of hand-made embroidery. For the weft patterning technique of weaving raised patterns on a woven textile, use "brocading."