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Basically an Embroiderer
Season 3, Ep. 7
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From the Ancient Egytpians to the Ancient Greeks, the Ancient Persians, India, China, to East Africa - embroidery and needlework may differ in the common patterns and fabrics but, they had one thing in common, they were eeeeeverywhere! How did embroidery go from King Tut to King Henry? And how did the once highly esteemed art form become associated with frivolity and "arts and crafts"?? And on that note, why is arts and crafts associated with kids and silliness?! On this episode we answer these questions and more as we dive in to the world-wide web of embroidery.
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