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embroidery

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


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She also has a fan in first lady Melania Trump, who likes her elegant yet traditional dresses with indigenous embroidery, the people say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

"Spring flowers, tailoring and embroidery," reads a sign outside Alavi's small store, which opened in January after a months-long search for work.

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

“She’s making the most exquisite pillow casing in the Shu embroidery technique,” he said.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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