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embroidery

[em-broi-duh-ree, -dree] / ɛmˈbrɔɪ də ri, -dri /


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A growing number of overworked travelers are seeking rejuvenation in retreats and tours that focus on connection and creativity: blockprinting in Finland or India, sewing in England, embroidery in Italy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Fortunately, Byrne’s professional life is rich enough to require no offscreen embroidery.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Alavi struggled for months, before being picked along with 25 other women for embroidery training under a programme backed by the UN refugee agency.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

They include costume craft, which teaches students about sustainable leather, embroidery and sewing skills while making outfits for the film and television industry.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Outside, they carefully spread the embroidery on the ground.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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