History of Embroidery 

While embroidery is practiced across the world, its origin stems from China and the Near East. Early embroidery can actually be traced back to Cro-Magnon days or 30,000 B.C. Archeological finds from this time period reveals fossilized remains of heavily hand-stitched and decorated clothing.

Embroidery originally used for?

Origins. The process used to tailor, patch, mend and reinforce cloth fostered the development of sewing techniques, and the decorative possibilities of sewing led to the art of embroidery.
What are the highlights in the history of embroidery?
  • Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. ...
  • The origin of embroidery can be dated back to Cro-Magnon days or 30,000 BC. ...
  • In Siberia, around 5000 and 6000 B.C. elaborately drilled shells stitched with decorative designs onto animal hides were discovered