With her first book on stitchery, needlework instructor Erica Wilson revived a craft and helped invent a publishing category. Her 1962 hardcover book, “Crewel Embroidery,” both popularized the ...

The designs used in crewel embroidery draw inspiration from not only the natural beauty of the Kashmir valley but also motifs of flowers, leaves, and birds, with jungle scenes being particularly ...

It is thought that Crewel embroidery is at least a thousand years old. The origin of the word itself is lost, but is presumed to have meant a single strand of wool. The fact that Gennifer Albin ...

The surge offers renewed optimism for Kashmir’s craft sector, which has long been celebrated for its intricate workmanship ...

Crewel embroidery has been around for at least a thousand years. Jacobean embroidery is the style of crewel embroidery that developed during the reign of King James I in 17th century England ...

It is thought that Crewel embroidery is at least a thousand years old. The origin of the word itself is lost, but is presumed to have meant a single strand of wool. The fact that Gennifer Albin ...