Description
15 DECADES OF EMBROIDERY
The RSN Embroidery Studio has produced a series of 15 kits – one for each of the 15 decades since the founding of the Royal School of Needlework. The kit designs are taken from our archives and have been developed in a range of techniques and levels for embroiderers to enjoy and learn.
Early Art Nouveau Butterfly Brooch Embroidery Kit
A truly wearable piece of art.
The inspiration for this butterfly brooch came from an original painted fire screen design in the Royal School of Needlework archives.The flowing curves and organic lines are typical of The Art Nouveau style.
Art Nouveau influenced architecture, glass, ceramics and jewellery as well as other decorative arts.This butterfly embroidery has remained faithful to the original colours but has updated the original technique from appliqué to surface stitches, metal thread work and beading.
Stitches include Closed Fly Stitch, Cretan Stitch, Fishbone Stitch, Heavy Chain, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Van Dyke Stich, Woven and Whipped wheels
This kit contains everything you need to complete the kit including instruction booklet.
Hand made by RSN Studio Hampton Court Palace, UK
The RSN Embroidery Studio has been at the heart of the Royal School of Needlework since it was founded in 1872. It is renowned for its exquisite hand embroidery for a range of clients including interior designers, fashion houses and private clients.
Not suitable for young children, kit contains sharp needle and spall parts