For their reception, Nayanika Reddy and Allu Sirish chose outfits by designer Anamika Khanna. Both looks were elegant, detailed, and rooted in Indian craft.

Fantasy and “Favor” fused formality and fun when the Elves of Oberon celebrated their 132nd year with a gala masked ball at the Orpheum Theater. Legend reminds us, as does Shakespeare in “A Midsummer ...

The longevity silk unearthed from Mawangdui Han Tomb in Changsha, capital of Central China's Hunan province. [Photo by Hunan Museum/Provided to Xinhua] New embroidery patterns have been identified ...

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The term “needlework” covers a wide variety of thread-based practices from sewing to knitting to lace-making. While some of these are functional, techniques like embroidery are often employed purely ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Making handmade crafts is a rewarding, calming hobby that many have forgotten about over the years. However, with the rise of embroidery ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Examining clothes through the ages, Dress Codes investigates how the rules of fashion have influenced different cultural arenas — and your closet. In a windowless room at the ...

“Are you a stitcher or a knitter?” This is one of the first questions Dolores Dempsey asks visitors to the Mountmellick Embroidery and Heritage Museum. As the voluntary curator of this small museum in ...

Lace has always carried a dual identity in fashion: equal parts delicate and daring. This season, it isn’t just about bridal nostalgia or vintage romance; lace is finding new expression through sheer ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's no secret that Ree Drummond is inspired by vintage dinnerware when she develops The Pioneer Woman ...

Certain special types of hooks; Certain special types of needles; Yarns and threads for textile use.