Embroidered blanket Čičmany 402

Embroidered blanket Čičmany 402

Embroidered blanket Čičmany 402

Producer
Kováčiková Emília
SKU
1117060402
Year added to portfolio
1989
Material
textile
Colour
colour combination
Dimensions
85 x 85 cm
About product

The Čičmian embroidery is characterized by geometric patterns stitched using techniques based on counted threads. Typical motifs in Čičmian embroidery include diagonal squares, S shapes, stars, cross patterns, and hearts. The predominant embroidery techniques are satin stitch, shaping, cutwork, cross stitch, French knots, as well as other functional and decorative stitches.

Author
Kováčiková Emília
Author
Kováčiková Emília
She learned to embroider as a child from her mother.
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