🏛️ History & Culture
The Embroidery of Madeira
A detailed treatment of Madeira’s celebrated embroidery tradition — its history, fibres and techniques — with step-by-step stitch instructions, diagrams, photographs and projects.
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3 books about Madeira tagged “Madeira embroidery”.
A detailed treatment of Madeira’s celebrated embroidery tradition — its history, fibres and techniques — with step-by-step stitch instructions, diagrams, photographs and projects.
A hardcover history of Madeira embroidery produced by the Bordal house in Funchal (English translation), documenting the origins, techniques and cultural significance of the island’s famous whitework.
An illustrated reference on Madeira’s traditional whitework hand-embroidery (bordado) — its history, stitches and techniques. A distinct alternative to Carolyn Walker’s book.