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Embroidery as Fine Art: From Domestic Craft to Gallery Walls
Craft and Making
·9 min read

Embroidery as Fine Art: From Domestic Craft to Gallery Walls

Embroidery has always been a serious art form. This guide covers its history from medieval ecclesiastical work to contemporary artists using needle and thread on gallery walls, the key figures including Tracey Emin and Ghada Amer, and how embroidery became one of the most politically charged crafts in use today.

Textile Art: Weaving, Tapestry, and the Loom as Canvas
Craft and Making
·9 min read

Textile Art: Weaving, Tapestry, and the Loom as Canvas

From ancient tapestries to contemporary fiber installations, textile art spans the full range from domestic craft to major museum work. This guide covers weaving traditions, key artists including Anni Albers and El Anatsui, the fiber art movement, and why the loom is one of the most expressive tools in an artist's studio.