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Crewel Embroidery

1960s Mod White Linen A-Line Day Dress w Turquoise Scarf & Crewel Embroidery
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Mod White Linen A-Line Day Dress w Turquoise Scarf & Crewel Embroidery: R&K Originals. A
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1960s American Casual Dresses

1950 Custom Made Hunter Green Crewel Cord Embroidered Wool Dress Size 10
Located in Gresham, OR
crewel embroidery covering the entire front of dress. Traditional crafted style embroidery brought into
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Profils Du Monde Citrine Wool Swing Coat W/ Crewel Floral Embroidery Front
Located in Gresham, OR
green floral crewel embroidered floral panels at front. Lined in blue silk satin with a matching size 10
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1960s American Swing Coats

Edwardian Sheer Ecru Tie Neck Crewel Work Neckcloth Shirtfront Dickey-S-M, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
back is linen to shoulder blades and cotton lawn beneath. Banded collar with meticulous crewel work
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1910s Unknown Neckcloths

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Vintage Sun Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage linen sundress in a pleasant blue green. There is bead work decoration over crewel
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1960s Unknown Sheath Dresses

1960s White Leather Princess Coat w/ Black Crewel Embroidery and Fox Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s white leather princess coat with black wool crewel embroidered floral motifs and lush black
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1960s American Coats

Vintage 1950's Gold Micro Beaded Floral Handbag Crewel Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in Cheltenham, GB
gold glass beads, accented by small crewel work embroidery stitches of blooming flowers along the front
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1950s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage SUBHANA 'THE BEST' SRINAGAR Wool Floral Kashmiri Embroidered Robe / Coat
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ coat. Multi-colored crewel embroidery in a floral Kashmiri design along neckline, center front, cuffs
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20th Century Unknown Coats

Charming Figural Beaded Change Purse, Belgium
Located in New York, NY
Charming Figural Beaded Change Purse with crewel work embroidery of a couple having a "moment
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1950s Belgian Wallets and Small Accessories

Torso Creations Tree Of Life Print Cotton Caftan w Crewel Embroidery and Piping
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Tree Of Life Print Cotton Caftan w Crewel Embroidery and Piping: White cotton
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21st Century and Contemporary American Kaftans

Crewel Embroidered Coat
Located in New Hope, PA
Antique crewel embroidery has been hand appliqued to this custom made wool coat from an Oyster Bay
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20th Century Unknown Coats

1920s French Black Silk Bag With Floral Embroidery & Hand Beadwork Frame
Located in London, GB
crewel work embroidery on both the front and back. The clasp fastening and top edge are beaded in
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1920s French Art Nouveau Handbags and Purses

Edwardian Embroidered Chiffon Collar and Neckcloth Set, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
especially in the collar, which is laden with articulate crewel work. Set of two pieces of Edwardian
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1910s Unknown Neckcloths

Exquisite Hand Embroidered Vintage Cashmere Coat.
Located in University City, MO
over with a luxurious garden of flowers and twining leaves. Crewel style embroidery of cashmere
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1980s Pakistani Caftans

Vintage Kashmiri Crewel Embroidered Wool Coat
Located in Houston, TX
crewel embroidery technique- in a distinctly Kashmiri design. The dress features heavy pink and green
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20th Century Unknown Coats

Vintage 1960's Pat Sandler Pale Yellow Beaded Embroidered Silk Chiffon Dress
By Pat Sandler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in, featuring iridescent rhinestones around three-dimensional crewel embroidery florets. The base is
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Gene Shelly Ivory & Gold Beaded Sequin Wool-Knit Hourglass Evening Gown
By Gene Shelly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
three-dimensional crewel embroidery florets around dazzling glass-beads. The base is a soft wool-knit
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1950s Hong Kong Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Imperial Black Beaded Sequin Applique Wool-Knit Hourglass Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
design worked in, featuring three-dimensional crewel embroidery florets around dazzling glass-beads. The
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1950s Hong Kong Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Elegant Ivory-White Beaded Sequin Wool Knit Hourglass Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in, featuring three-dimensional crewel embroidery florets around dazzling rhinestones. The base is a
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1950s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1920s Crewel & Bead Silk Cape
Located in Rockwood, ON
perfection The collar, and the entire circumference of the cape is covered in stunning crewel work embroidery
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Clothing

1920s Crewel & Bead Silk Cape
1920s Crewel & Bead Silk Cape
Size: One size fits all
Exceptional Antique Hand Embroidered Coat or Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
! The photos do not come close to doing it justice. The work is all done by hand - the crewel embroidery
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20th Century Coats and Outerwear

Antique Chinese Silk Robe Jacket With Micro Crewel Embroidery & Turquoise Lining
Located in Portland, OR
, creating a lovely effect. The embroidery on the cuffs is a very detailed crewel work with pink flowers and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Jackets

Naeem Khan Crewel Embroidered Deco Gown
By Naeem Khan
Located in Toronto, ON
decorated with crewel embroidery. Ethnic Indian inspired design of elephants and flowers in cherry pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Evening Dresses and ...

Naeem Khan Black and White Embellished Cocktail Dress - Size 12
By Naeem Khan
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
This elegant Naeem Khan dress features a layer of black net overlayed with white crewel embroidery
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Pastel Crewel Embroidered Detailing Black Jacket
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a lovely, lightweight jacket covered in extensive crewel embroidery. The base is a black
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1960s Jackets

1940s Vaquero Western Cowboy Shirt & Pants Cowgirl in Gabardine w Embroidery
Located in Portland, OR
Berke. The shirt is gold gabardine with brown and it is embroidered with crewel style embroidery. There
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1940s American Shirts

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Badgley Mischka Beaded Black Silk Lace Evening Gown Size US 10
By Badgley Mischka
Located in New York, NY
Badgley Mischka glamorous black silk lace evening gown, size US 10. Gown features hand beaded and embroidered lace with glass jet beading, and neckline with glass jet beads along cu...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Alberta Ferretti Vintage Terra-Cotta Silk Chiffon Grecian Gown and Wrap Cardigan
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI silk chiffon dress ensemble! Grecian inspired, from the Terra-Cotta color, to the pleated bodice, to the layers and layers of paperweight thin chiff...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Vicky Tiel Couture Silk Ruched Corset Top
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful off white silk corset top from Vicky Tiel. It is worn off the shoulders with elbow length sleeves, a sweetheart cut neckline and ruching throughout in angles. The front...
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1990s French Blouses and Tops

Christian Dior Resort 2018 brown cream floral print corset bustier midi dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Christian Dior Resort 2018 Cream midi length dress with brown floral print Boned corset upper with underwire cups Button up front which is further secured by invisible hooks and a po...
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2010s French Evening Dresses

UNWORN Chanel "Little Black Dress" Knit Dress with Zipper Detail 38
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A new interpretation of the timeless Chanel classic little black dress Chanel signature dress that will last for many years 3D crochet knit skirt part With zipper detail both in fron...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & White Haute Couture Silk Lace Cocktail Dress Jacke
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & White Haute Couture Silk Lace Cocktail Dress Jacket With Mink Collar
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing Art Deco Chiffon Gown with Hydrangea Lace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chiffon Gown of Haute Couture quality with Hydrangea ecru Lace detailing. This gown has been styled backwards in photos to highlight the amazing detailing. The front of the...
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1997
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Geneva, CH
Brilliantly constructed, this late 90s Thierry Mugler is a wonderful example of his work. Cut from soft black viscose, the dress is artfully draped and gathered to produce a wrapping...
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1999 "No. 13" Crinkle Chiffon Ruffle Front Blouse w/ Tank
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1999 "No. 13" Crinkle Chiffon Ruffle Front Blouse w/ Tank Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1999 “No. 13” Desig...
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1990s Italian Blouses

Gianni Versace S/S 1998 Runway Vintage Wet Liquid Look Cutout Evening Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Piece Description: Presenting an iconic black and electric pink Gianni Versace Couture gown from the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, designed by Donatella Versace following her broth...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA off-white linen dress with elasticized waist & cut out back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, off-white linen dress with elasticized waist and cut-out back from Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1985. This exact dress is part of the MET museum costume institut...
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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric showcases a rich brown base with intricate astrological-themed prints, including constel...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
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1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Ad Corset White Silk Satin Strapless Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning strapless white silk satin Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford. This dress, showcased in the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, was seen both on the runway and in the ...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Boutique 1980s Black Evening Dress
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Everybody needs a little black vintage cocktail dress especially when it's Chanel! Circa 1980s, this gorgeous black evening dress features a flattering v-neckline, long sleeves, stro...
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1980s French Maxi Dress

Abraham Pelham Haute Couture Gown and Stole
Located in Geneva, CH
Abraham Pelham designed initially for Bill Blass, Calvin Klein and Bergdorf Goodman private label. In 1998 he began creating clothes under his own label, on a made-to-order basis, at...
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Early 2000s French Ball Gowns

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Questions About Crewel Embroidery
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Embroidery is the umbrella term for all types of different needlepoint work. Crewel, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, is a type of embroidery that uses a fine wool thread, which comes in a variety of colors. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic crewel pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Crewel that dates back to the 16thh century is a type of embroidery, which uses two-ply worsted wool that creates a raised effect on the fabric because of the thicker wool yarn. Crewel is derived from the word ‘krua’ that means wool. Antique and vintage crewel embroidery pieces can be found on the 1stDibs, dating back to the 1960s and other eras.

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