Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. English embroidery has a long history as a storytelling medium. During the medieval period, needlework was used to ...

Embroidery in 2026 blends high-tech precision with artisanal charm. AI-assisted designs, sustainable threads, and 3D textures are redefining how makers, brands, and hobbyists approach their craft.

In Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad district, zari–zardozi hand embroidery continues to shape a craft economy centred on detailed handwork and occasion wear garments. Known for its intricate use of ...