Scandinavian Embroidery Past and Present

Scandinavian Embroidery Past and Present by Edith Nielson

In the Scandinavian countries embroidery is more than a pastime - it is a way of life. Girls start learning at the preschool age level and few ever give it up because embroidery is everywhere in daily use - clothes, household furnishings, holiday decorations, all have some touch of embroidery. This comprehensive book gives the history of Scandinavian embroidery from 1700 to the present, showing the different traditions that developed in each country. Two unique styles, Hardanger and Hedebo, are fully explained.

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