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)
10. embroidering

Anotations

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.