Applique

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'''Applique''' is a technique that combines normal [[sewing]] with [[embroidery]]. It has been used throughout history to create various household decorations such as hangings or bed clothes and also for [[clothing]].

=== Materials Used ===

* silk threads to create [[slips]] that are applied to often luxurious ground [[fabric]]s such as [[velvet]]s and [[silk]]s.
* [[leather]]
* linen ground and thread.

=== Stitches and Techniques ===

Applique usually involves cutting out a design in one fabric and then applying it, using normal handsewing techniques, to another piece of fabric. When [[wool]] was used there was no fraying because of the partial [[felt]]ing that occurs during fulling. More fragile fabrics such as silk [[brocade]]s or velvets, used [[candle]] [[wax]] or [[glue]]s on the edges to prevent fraying during the application process.

=== Extant Pieces ===

* Wall hangings: Tristan hanging (Staniland); Hardwick Virtues (Levey); Marion hanging (Tubby)
* Canopies: Baldaquin or canopy from 15th century Sweden (Schuette, fig. 190 and Staniland, fig. 35 (in color)). This can also be seen on-line at http://www.historiska.se/exhibitions/textil/index.html (2nd piece in 2nd row, I think 3rd in 1st row is also applique)
* [[16th century]] [[Italy|Italian]], Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Cavallo, #91)
* Bed curtains: [[Scotland|Scottish]], 16th or [[17th century]], [[velvet]] on [[wool]] (Swain, plate 6a and 6b)
* Funeral palls: "Totenteppich" Funeral Pall, 2nd half of the 15th century (Schuette, fig. 304 and Clabburn, fig. 52)
* Pillows: Hardwick (Levey), V

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