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Definition of Blackwork

Blackwork
Blackwork Black"work`, n. Work wrought by blacksmiths; -- so called in distinction from that wrought by whitesmiths. --Knight.

Meaning of Blackwork from wikipedia

- Blackwork, sometimes historically termed Spanish blackwork, is a form of embroidery generally worked in black thread, although other colours are also used...
- the aristocracy in England. Shirts and chemises were embroidered with blackwork and edged in lace. Heavy cut velvets and brocades were further ornamented...
- superficially similar to the Holbein stitch, which is commonly used in blackwork embroidery, backstitch differs in the way it is worked, requiring only...
- is a simple, reversible line embroidery stitch most commonly used in Blackwork embroidery and ****isi embroidery. The stitch is named after Hans Holbein...
- Elizabethan and early Jacobean eras, coifs were frequently decorated with blackwork embroidery and lace edging. Coifs were worn under gable hoods and hats...
- counted-thread embroidery techniques are: ****isi Bargello, or Florentine work Blackwork Canvas work Cross-stitch Hardanger Needlepoint Drawn thread work Tatreez...
- evolved into the elaborate patterns ****ociated with the flowering of blackwork embroidery. German shirts and chemises were decorated with wide bands...
- cotton and linen fabrics. Examples include cross-stitch and some forms of blackwork embroidery. While similar to counted thread in regards to technique, in...
- (disambiguation) Black Paintings, a group of 14 paintings by Francisco Goya Blackwork, a form of embroidery generally worked in black thread Dark arts (disambiguation)...
- with other po****r forms of embroidery, such as Hardanger embroidery or blackwork embroidery. Cross-stitch may also be combined with other work, such as...