 Hedebo embroidery, dragværk or drawn thread work (1750–1840) | |
| Type | Embroidery |
|---|---|
| Production method | Needle lace |
| Production process | Handicraft |
| Place of origin | Zealand, Denmark |
| Introduced | 1760s |
The term Hedebo embroidery covers several forms of white embroidery which originated in the Hedebo (heathland) region of Zealand, Denmark, in the 1760s. The varied techniques which evolved over the next hundred years in the farming community were subsequently developed by the middle classes until around 1820. They were applied to articles of clothing such as collars and cuffs but were also used to decorate bed linen.[1][2]
- ^ Heltoft, Kirsten. "hedebosyning" (in Danish). Gyldendal: Den Store Danske. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ "Hedebo Embroidery. An Introduction (Denmark)". Textile Research Centre, Leiden. Retrieved 8 March 2018.