Vintage Needlework

For this series, Chicago collaborated with 150 international needleworkers to produce 84 works that both celebrate and evoke the exhilarating and sublime nature of childbirth.

A Suzani, as it is called in Central Asia, is a type of needlework that we can see in the fascinating fine silk embroideries of Uzbekistan which are hugely popular decorative pieces ...

This piece offers diverse and intricate needlework that is typical of Chinese Needlepoint, which has a rich history dating back thousands of years.

Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

Vintage Suzani Embroidery in teal background with yellow, pink turquoise and adorned with sequins. "Suzani" means needlework and these embroideries are some of the most characterist...

Large vintage Suzani with all-over embroidery, H-1306-4, Suzani vintage embroidery. "Suzani" means needlework and these embroideries are some of the most characteristic forms of text...

Rug/H-1306-6. "Suzani" means needlework and these embroideries are some of the most characteristic forms of textile art from Central Asia.

This Cubist vintage needlework depicts some musical instrument, a luth, a guitar, some drums, surrounded by a a shiny sun and gold decor in a vivid palette and cubism style.

The chair became an icon of the Neoplastic movement and Rietveld’s experimental vision. The needlework details further enrich the original upholstery in Lincoln wool.

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

Close inspection reveals the characteristic backstitching of authentic Portuguese needlework, while a narrow border in matching beige helps frame and unify the composition.

They were made in Austria, and feature the sweetest Broderie Anglaise needlework with puffed sleeves. There are so many ways to wear: tucked, untucked, layered under something, tied ...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

Ribbon trim in a floral pattern reminiscent of needlework criss-crosses throughout. Side zip and hook and eye. 75% wool, 25% polyamide.

Its stylized geometric and floral elements are rendered in vivid colors with exceptional detail, showcasing the time-honored artistry of Uzbek needlework. This versatile textile may ...

His textiles have been described as embroidery, needlework, tapestry, patchwork, and cloth mosaic – and the persistent relegation of textiles to the realm of crafts, folk art and dom...

His textiles have been described as embroidery, needlework, tapestry, patchwork, and cloth mosaic – and the persistent relegation of textiles to the realm of crafts, folk art and dom...

Gold and silver objects of astounding beauty, arms and armor, icons, ceremonial equestrian trappings, textiles, and incomparable Russian needlework are preserved in the seven museums...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

An auction catalogue of magnificent Queen Anne and Georgian cabinetwork, British, Dutch and other Old Master paintings, Chelsea, Worcester and other porcelains, Aubusson and needlewo...

This vintage handcrafted needlework wall hanging tapestry shows ten different scenes from the ancient epic Hindu poem, the Ramayana, or from Buddhist mythology.

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

Dinner Party, begun in 1974 and finished in 1978, involved more than 100 women in the execution and combined sculpture, ceramics, china painting and needlework. It was an equilatera...

Hailing from the nomadic tribes of Central Asia, its name finds its roots in the Farsi word "suzanikari," meaning needle and needlework. These exquisite textile panels have transcend...

Created from repurposed 1950s silk saris, the piece embodies the refined decorative vocabulary associated with Raj-period aesthetics while celebrating traditional Indian needlework t...

Helen Oldfield was continuing her creative design and needlework and painted along with Otis whenever time offered the opportunity.

The repetitive cadence of the floral grid is hypnotic, a graceful rhythm meant to soothe, enchant, and elevate the room it inhabits. The meticulous needlework, executed with deft pre...