HeyJaredAlexandra Makin
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How the Bayeux tapestry came alive for the people who viewed it a thousand years ago (opens the original)
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As a professional embroiderer and textile archaeologist specialising in the early medieval period (450-1100 CE), I was privileged to be asked to contribute to the British Museum’s catalogue for its much-anticipated exhibition of the Bayeux tapestry, which is on display from September 2026 till July 2027. My previous work has involved me analysing the reverse of the Bayeux tapestry from photographs, and microscopically examining sections of the front to see how it was embroidered. This work infor
A brief history of embroidery – and how to get started yourself (opens the original)
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Embroidery is a way to embellish textiles by stitching patterns and images onto them with thread. It has a long history with the earliest examples dating to ancient times. Since then, it has developed into myriad forms around the world. Many embroidery techniques are steeped in history. In early medieval Europe, embroidery was predominantly a female occupation and was considered a feminine virtue. However, in the same period in the ancient Greek city of Byzantium there were both male and female
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