Beginner's Guide to Ottoman Embroidery - Softcover

Ross, Joyce I.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844481344 ISBN 13: 9781844481347

Publisher: Search Press, 2005

Synopsis

Inspired by the author's 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.

About this title

About the Author

Joyce Ross was a member of the Auckland Embroiderers' Guild and studied at the Whitecliffe Art School. She has exhibited her work, received awards, and taught various forms of embroidery extensively in New Zealand, the U.S., and Canada.

Review

Nov 05 I thought that I had tried, or at least heard of, most kinds of embroidery but to my delight here was a new one, or rather a brand new book about an old craft. Once the preserve of wealthy Turkish ladies, now you can have a go too and make your home look like a pasha's palace. If Atma stitch and Busabak stitch have you shaking your head then the large, user friendly diagrams in here will be most welcome. There is a short history of the style, some pictures of old and new works and information about what to use, and how to use it. Find out what a yaglik is and make your own, as well as greetings cards (a good place to start), a necklace, bookmark, sampler and more. Combine the motifs in your own designs and create your own special masterpiece. There is a collection of patterns and motifs at the end, and a list of books used to research the book. Once I had learned the stitches and worked through some of the projects I felt ready to tackle more, which shows that this is a good book to learn from. A total beginner would be advised to start with a simpler form of embroidery, but anybody who is reasonably cognisant of the basics and wants something a little more challenging will be in safe hands. * Myshelf.com * Aug/Sep 2006 This book looks at the techniques of Ottoman embroidery - fabrics, threads, stitches, designs and colour. There is a dictionary of stitches covering such stitches as Bukhara self-couching, needleweaving and Turkish punch stitch, and eight projects such as a lily bookmark and three coasters. * Stitch * April/May 05, Issue 34 An exploration of the designs and techniques found in Ottoman embroidery, this delightful book looks at the history and motifs found in the traditional embroidery of the region. Some of the stitches in the book, such as boukhara couching, have found their way into many stitch dictionaries, but other, such as Turkish triangular stitch and Murver stitch, are much less easy to find, and it's good to have clear instructions for these. The book includes a selection of projects worked in the stitches. Most of the designs are traditional motifs, but the Lily Cushion worked in simple pattern darning has an elegant contemporary look. * Stitch *

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1844481344
• ISBN 13: 9781844481347
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64