Broderie perse (French for "Persian embroidery") is a style of appliqué which uses printed motifs from one fabric to create a design on a background fabric. It was popular in the late 18th century and early 19th centuries.[1]: 111 The technique could be considered an early form of puzzle piecing.
- ^ Marsh, Gail (2008). 19th century embroidery techniques. Lewes, East Sussex [England]: Guild of Master Craftsman. ISBN 978-1-86108-561-0. OCLC 236120660.