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Fish-Scale Embroidery

on June 30, 2010 – 3:04 am

This unique style of embroidery was a novelty during the nineteenth century and its exquisite effects cannot be realized without seeing an actual hand-worked specimen. By using a mixture of colored fish-scales, very effective borders and designs could be completed. Fish-scale embroidery was very popular in crafting small articles such as pin cushions and small bags or purses. Read full story.

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