The stereotypical image of obedient housewives doing needlework is rooted in the reality of many historical women. Embroidery became almost synonymous with a domestic and delicate depiction of ...

Simply sign up to the House & Home myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. For thousands of years, stitchers have understood the beauty, power and significance of embroidery. More recently, ...

Lesage, a French specialty house now owned by Chanel, has been using sequins, beads and metallic threads to create explosions of color for decades. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Paris “Embroidery ...

Khneng embroidery of Meghalaya stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the Khasi community. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the craft holds stories, traditions, and a sense of identity.

Embroidery is the unique art of decorating fabric using needles, threads, beads and various other things using different stitching techniques. It involves creating patterns and designs by hand and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A friend's son recently got a tattoo — and she was appalled. Forty years ago, she'd given birth to a perfect, pink-skinned cherub. Now, bright blue wings, dark red hearts and some birds were inscribed ...