English Explanatory Dictionary

Assisi embroidery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of counted-thread embroidery based on an ancient Italian tradition where the background is filled with embroidery stitches and the main motifs are left unstitched.

Word forms

Assisi embroidery Assisi embroideries

Etymology

Named after the Italian town of Assisi, where the modern form of the craft originated.

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