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Record 1 2011-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trimming and Embroidery
CONT

[The Maltese stitch) produces small tassels instead of tufts. It can also be used for tufting patterns. It was originally used for making rugs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Passementerie et broderie
CONT

Ce point, qui consiste en une mèche de fils nouée dans le tissu sous forme de houppe, se trouve, non seulement dans la broderie de Malte, mais aussi dans d'autres ouvrages orientaux.

Spanish

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