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traveler evliya çelebi called it the "craft of the two hands". because embroidery was a sign of high social status in muslim societies, it became widely popular. in cities such as damascus , cairo and istanbul , embroidery was visible on handkerchiefs , uniforms, flags, calligraphy , shoes, robes , tunics
and japanese embroidery. counted-thread embroidery patterns are created by making stitches over a predetermined number of threads in the foundation fabric. counted-thread embroidery is more easily worked on an even-weave foundation fabric such as embroidery canvas , aida cloth , or specially woven cotton...
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