Embroidery and paper weaving sample book
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Embroidery and paper weaving sample bookEntry/Object ID
2025.10.60Description
Mid-20th century Japanese accordion practice book, containing samples of multicolored paper weaving, semamori practice stitches, origami, and backstitched embroidery of animals and flowers. Each page is covered front and back with meticulous work, indicating a long-term and labor-intensive project. Some of the backstitched embroideries are incomplete, still showing penciled outlines. The work ranges from simplistic and childlike to more sophisticated and technical pieces. It’s possible this progression is a marker of the maker’s progress throughout their studies.Category
Sample books