Blackwork. Encyclopedia "Black Embroidery"

The history of the origin of Blackwork, or black embroidery, long, confusing and surrounded by many legends and myths. Perhaps this is what attracts modern embroiderers to him, trying to solve secret meanings in embroidered paintings, drawn "thread of the same color. In this coloristic minimalism, truly unlimited possibilities lurk. Therefore, this beautiful art has been preserved for centuries, then ascending to the top of luxury and fashion, then mysteriously hiding in rare collections of famous embroiderers.
And not only survived! Now, when Blackwork is again in the wave, it is actively developing, new techniques, techniques, motives appear to make work even richer and more realistic.
Magnificent master, teacher of the English royal embroidery school Jen Goodwin is betrayed with this beautiful embroidery with all his soul! And generously reveals to the reader all its secrets and hidden opportunities.
In this complete and practical book you will find everything about the technique of Blackwork, from the main stitches and patterns