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'''Or Nue''' (or shaded gold) is a form of [[embroidery]] using [[couching]] where different colored [[silk]] threads are stitched over the metallic base of [[gold]] threads to form patterns or designs, often figures or narrative scenes. The finished product is a definite pattern, deliberately stitched so that the metal shows through. The entire design, background and foreground, is stitched, using small upright stitches. This style is a form of [[Goldwork]]. |
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=== Background === |
=== Background === |
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The technique was worked particularly in Belgium, France and the Netherlands in the Middle Ages. Embroiderers in Italy and Flanders developed this technique to an impressive level of sophistication. |
The technique was worked particularly in [[Belgium]], [[France]] and [[the Netherlands]] in the [[Middle Ages]]. Embroiderers in [[Italy]] and [[Flanders]] developed this technique to an impressive level of sophistication. |
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=== Materials Used === |
=== Materials Used === |
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* Gold-covered thread |
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* [[Gold]]-covered thread |
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* [[silk]] couching thread |
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=== Stitches and Techniques === |
=== Stitches and Techniques === |
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A basic [[couching]] stitch was used. Shading was achieved by the spacing of the silk [[couching]] thread. The closer together the threads are, the denser or stronger the colour. Spacing the threads further apart gives a softer colour. |
A basic [[couching]] stitch was used. Shading was achieved by the spacing of the silk [[couching]] thread. The closer together the threads are, the denser or stronger the colour. Spacing the threads further apart gives a softer colour, it also allows more of the base gold thread to show through. |
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=== Design === |
=== Design === |
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This style of [[embroidery]] was particular popular for depicting narrative or figural scenes. Some of the greatest examples of this style involve figures, often taken from religious settings. |
This style of [[embroidery]] was particular popular for depicting narrative or figural scenes. Some of the greatest examples of this style involve figures, often taken from religious settings. |
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=== Links === |
=== Links === |
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* Information on how to do Or Nue - http://www.advancenet.net/~jscole/ornue.html |
* Information on how to do Or Nue - http://www.advancenet.net/~jscole/ornue.html |
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* Pattern Couching Basics - http://needlepoint.about.com/library/weekly/aa052501.htm |
* Pattern Couching Basics - http://needlepoint.about.com/library/weekly/aa052501.htm |
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=== Sources for Further Information === |
=== Sources for Further Information === |
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* "The Victoria and Albert Museum's Textile Collection: Embroidery in Britain from 1200 to 1750" by Donald King and Santina Levey, Canopy Books/Abbeville Press 1993 |
* "The Victoria and Albert Museum's Textile Collection: Embroidery in Britain from 1200 to 1750" by Donald King and Santina Levey, Canopy Books/Abbeville Press 1993 |
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Latest revision as of 12:58, 12 August 2004
Or Nue (or shaded gold) is a form of embroidery using couching where different colored silk threads are stitched over the metallic base of gold threads to form patterns or designs, often figures or narrative scenes. The finished product is a definite pattern, deliberately stitched so that the metal shows through. The entire design, background and foreground, is stitched, using small upright stitches. This style is a form of Goldwork.
Background
The technique was worked particularly in Belgium, France and the Netherlands in the Middle Ages. Embroiderers in Italy and Flanders developed this technique to an impressive level of sophistication.
Materials Used
Stitches and Techniques
A basic couching stitch was used. Shading was achieved by the spacing of the silk couching thread. The closer together the threads are, the denser or stronger the colour. Spacing the threads further apart gives a softer colour, it also allows more of the base gold thread to show through.
Design
This style of embroidery was particular popular for depicting narrative or figural scenes. Some of the greatest examples of this style involve figures, often taken from religious settings.
Extant Pieces
- Embroidery with the Annunciation, mid-15th century Netherlandish - Silk and metallic threads on linen; 8 1/4 x 7 5/8 in. (21 x 19.5 cm) - http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/bnpr/ho_1990.350.htm
Links
- Information on how to do Or Nue - http://www.advancenet.net/~jscole/ornue.html
- Pattern Couching Basics - http://needlepoint.about.com/library/weekly/aa052501.htm
Sources for Further Information
- "The Victoria and Albert Museum's Textile Collection: Embroidery in Britain from 1200 to 1750" by Donald King and Santina Levey, Canopy Books/Abbeville Press 1993
