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BARGELLO STITCH [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Needle Embroidery
DEF

A form of needlepoint in which (typically) only straight stitches are used, usually in geometric patterns.

CONT

Popular patterns usually involve using many shades of one color in rows shaped into squares, diamonds, hearts, etc. Flame-shaped patterns are also very popular. Bargello is worked in one direction or can be worked in four directions that all merge at the center of the fabric.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Broderie à l'aiguille
DEF

[Forme de] tapisserie à l'aiguille à points comptés, exécutée généralement en laine ou en soie, et formant des motifs géométriques typiques, en zigzag ou en courbe.

OBS

Le terme Bargello recouvre les points de Florence, de Hongrie, de Byzance, de flamme, et de brique.

Spanish

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