Embroidered Pouch Bag

Added Jul 21, 2009

by judabra

Guildford, Unite...

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Description

This bag was inspired by a traditional Lithuanian national costume from the western part of Lithuania (Zemaitija, or Samogitia). It even has a name ‘delmonas’ in Lithuanian and used to be embroidered with silk, decorated with beads and tiny trims.

Material Notes

Wool fabric, embroidery yarns, a string.

Difficulty

Novice

Categories

Credits

Lithuanian national heritage!

4 Comments

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    Jun 27, 2010, 05.15 PMby almatinka

    Beautiful embroidery!!!

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    Nov 14, 2009, 10.08 PMby marmota-b

    The embroidery is really pretty – it stands out beautifully on the black background!

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    Jul 22, 2009, 11.44 PMby judabra

    Thanks, tamezdz and Laurie1962! I always thought cross-stitching was the proper embroidery…

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    Jul 21, 2009, 02.39 PMby tamezdc

    I like your embroidery very much. Great job!!

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