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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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=== Design === |
=== 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. |
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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=== Sources for Further Information === |
=== Sources for Further Information === |
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* Thompson, Deborah. "Coptic Textiles in the Brooklyn Museum". Brooklyn Museum, 1971. |
* Thompson, Deborah. "Coptic Textiles in the Brooklyn Museum". Brooklyn Museum, 1971. |
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* Warner, Pamela. "Embroidery: A History". London: Batsford, 1991. |
* Warner, Pamela. "Embroidery: A History". London: Batsford, 1991. |
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Revision as of 12:42, 12 August 2004
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
- Johnstone, Pauline. "The Byzantine Tradition in Church Embroidery". Chicago: Argonaut, 1967.
- Gostelow, Mary. "A World of Embroidery". New York: Scribner, 1975
- Rutschowscaya, Marie-Helene. "Coptic Fabrics". Paris: Adam Biro, 1990.
- Thompson, Deborah. "Coptic Textiles in the Brooklyn Museum". Brooklyn Museum, 1971.
- Warner, Pamela. "Embroidery: A History". London: Batsford, 1991.
