{"product_id":"beginners-guide-to-ottoman-embroidery-9781844481347","title":"Beginner's Guide to Ottoman Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the authors visits to Turkey and all that she experienced there  this guide to historic embroideries explores in-depth a wonderful range of stitches  images  and designs. Particular focus is given to the techniques of Ottoman embroidery  as well as the fabrics  threads  and colors that were used. A dictionary of stitches describes a whole range of stitches from Bukhara self couching to needleweaving and Turkish punch stitch. Projects offer inspiring ideas for samplers  cards  coasters  bookmarks  and more. A wonderful section on borders and motifs includes attractive border patterns used in 18th and 19th century Ottoman embroideries and motifs adapted from the pieces the author has studied. It will encourage embroiderers and textile artists everywhere to look at the historical treasures we have around us  and inspire them to create their own original works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646951350325,"sku":"ByrdShop_1844481344","price":33.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781844481347.jpg?v=1781683058","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/beginners-guide-to-ottoman-embroidery-9781844481347","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}