The Eleonora Project, Part 3: Knitting Guilds and the Medici
What did it mean to be a member of a knitting guild during the 1500s? Who was responsible for crafting Eleonora di Toledo’s burial stockings?
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What did it mean to be a member of a knitting guild during the 1500s? Who was responsible for crafting Eleonora di Toledo’s burial stockings?
Looking for a strong and different type of cording technique? Try lucet braiding!
The Palestrina knot stitch is a highly textured, beadlike stitch belonging to the family of knotted stitches.
Elaborate silk stockings inspired by history will dress up any occasion.
Read about one author's unique way of collecting memories from around the world!
Sometimes it takes determination and a whole lot of detective work before the first stitch is cast on.
How did the medieval practice of carrying one’s coins in a stocking evolve into this fascinating embellished Victorian-era wallet?
Discover the inspiration behind this silky tribute to one of the author's favorite films.
Revel in the function and style of crocheted closures, which were used to elevate items of clothing in the early twentieth century.
Read about one author's mission to re-create and adapt several pieces of Eleonora di Toledo's wardrobe using a combination of modern technology and historical practices.
Season 3, Episode 9: The venerable British needlework institution teaches its students to stitch selfies, coronation robes, and everything between.
Contributor Chitra Balasubramaniam shares a beautiful piece that ties into history.