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=== Background === |
=== Background === |
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The Coptic peoples used [[chain stitch]], [[cross stitch]], whipped running stitch, satin stitch, [[stem stitch]] and [[split stitch]], from the 1st century AD onwards. While weaving was a more common form of textile decoration, some [[embroidery]] does survive. The main base fabric for Coptic work is linen, with the [[embroidery]] done in wool and sometimes silk. |
The [[Coptic]] peoples used [[chain stitch]], [[cross stitch]], whipped running stitch, satin stitch, [[stem stitch]] and [[split stitch]], from the 1st century AD onwards. While weaving was a more common form of textile decoration, some [[embroidery]] does survive. The main base fabric for Coptic work is [[linen]], with the [[embroidery]] done in [[wool]] and sometimes [[silk]]. |
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=== Materials Used === |
=== Materials Used === |
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* linen ground |
* [[linen]] ground |
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* silk thread |
* [[silk]] thread |
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* wool thread |
* [[wool]] thread |
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=== Stitches and Techniques === |
=== Stitches and Techniques === |
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* [[chain stitch]] |
* [[chain stitch]] |
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* [[cross stitch]] |
* [[cross stitch]] |
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* whipped running stitch |
* [[whipped running stitch]] |
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* satin stitch |
* [[satin stitch]] |
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* [[stem stitch]] |
* [[stem stitch]] |
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* [[split stitch]] |
* [[split stitch]] |
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=== Design === |
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Due to the nature of the community that produced them, [[Coptic]] [[embroidery]] tends to be based around [[Christian]] religious themes, although not exclusivly so. |
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=== Extant Pieces === |
=== Extant Pieces === |
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* Embroidery in medallion: Hercules and the Nemean lion -400-700 |
* Embroidery in medallion: Hercules and the Nemean lion - 400-700 http://rubens.anu.edu.au/htdocs/surveys/charlotte/0345/034574.JPG |
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* [http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/viewOne.asp?dep=20&viewmode=0&item=26%2E9%2E8 5th century embroidered tunic] |
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* [http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/viewOne.asp?dep=20&viewmode=0&item=90%2E5%2E905 5th century wall hanging] |
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=== Sources for Further Information === |
=== Sources for Further Information === |
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*Ellis, Marianne. ''Embroideries and Samplers from Islamic Egypt.'' Greenville, SC: Ashmolean Museum Oxford, 2001. ISBN 185444154X |
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* Johnstone, Pauline. "The Byzantine Tradition in Church Embroidery". Chicago: Argonaut, 1967. |
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* Johnstone, Pauline. ''The Byzantine Tradition in Church Embroidery''. Chicago: Argonaut, 1967. ISBN 0854581502 |
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* Gostelow, Mary. ''A World of Embroidery''. New York: Scribner, 1975. ISBN 0263056554 |
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* Rutschowscaya, Marie-Helene. |
* Rutschowscaya, Marie-Helene. ''Coptic Fabrics''. Paris: Adam Biro, 1990. ISBN 2876600846 |
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* Thompson, Deborah. |
* Thompson, Deborah. ''Coptic Textiles in the Brooklyn Museum''. Brooklyn Museum, 1971. ISBN 0913696110 |
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* Warner, Pamela. |
* Warner, Pamela. ''Embroidery: A History''. London: Batsford, 1991. ISBN 0713461063 |
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Latest revision as of 13:03, 10 September 2007
Background
The Coptic peoples used chain stitch, cross stitch, whipped running stitch, satin stitch, stem stitch and split stitch, from the 1st century AD onwards. While weaving was a more common form of textile decoration, some embroidery does survive. The main base fabric for Coptic work is linen, with the embroidery done in wool and sometimes silk.
Materials Used
Stitches and Techniques
Design
Due to the nature of the community that produced them, Coptic embroidery tends to be based around Christian religious themes, although not exclusivly so.
Extant Pieces
- Embroidery in medallion: Hercules and the Nemean lion - 400-700 http://rubens.anu.edu.au/htdocs/surveys/charlotte/0345/034574.JPG
Sources for Further Information
- Ellis, Marianne. Embroideries and Samplers from Islamic Egypt. Greenville, SC: Ashmolean Museum Oxford, 2001. ISBN 185444154X
- Johnstone, Pauline. The Byzantine Tradition in Church Embroidery. Chicago: Argonaut, 1967. ISBN 0854581502
- Gostelow, Mary. A World of Embroidery. New York: Scribner, 1975. ISBN 0263056554
- Rutschowscaya, Marie-Helene. Coptic Fabrics. Paris: Adam Biro, 1990. ISBN 2876600846
- Thompson, Deborah. Coptic Textiles in the Brooklyn Museum. Brooklyn Museum, 1971. ISBN 0913696110
- Warner, Pamela. Embroidery: A History. London: Batsford, 1991. ISBN 0713461063
