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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Crewel Embroidery
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
$225
Size: none; comparable to size S-M
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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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 Nashville, TN
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
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
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
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H 5.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
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 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 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 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
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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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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By Bill Blass
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Located in Berlin, BE
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By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
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By Original by Rudolf
Located in Sharon, CT
1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow in front below waist. Zipper in back. Appx USA 6
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
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By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Burnello Cucinelli bone on bone silk chiffon strapless bias cut pieced lightweight silk. Boned bodice, the dress is fitted through the bodice. Bias pieced waist, forms, pockets, not ...
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By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
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Alexander McQueen F/W 2009 "Horn Of Plenty" Iconic Red Blk Houndstooth Bow Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
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Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning pair of dangle earrings with a faceted, oval sapphire on the post surrounded by round, pave` set diamonds. Baguette and round diamonds comprise the chain as well as diamo...
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By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in Thiensville, WI
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$2,000
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Located in Gresham, OR
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$9,272
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk bias cut evening dress, ss 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Cowl neckline with long ties to the shoulder ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Bias-cut ▪ White trim ▪ Asymmetric hemline w...
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Questions About Crewel Embroidery
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Crewel 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Embroidery 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.
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