Therese Mirani | |
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| Born | 2 December 1824 |
| Died | 24 May 1901 (aged 76) |
| Occupation(s) | Embroider, teacher, writer |
| Known for | Director of the Imperial and Royal School for Art Embroidery |
| Awards | Imperial and Royal Warrant of Appointment |
| Honours | Zivil-Verdienstkreuz (Civil Service Cross) |
Therese Mirani (2 December 1824 – 24 May 1901) was an embroiderer and teacher, who was director of the Imperial and Royal School for Art Embroidery of the Ministry of Commerce in Vienna. She invented a new type of lacework, points imperial, and a new technique of embroidery, broderie dentelle, which was collected by Empress Elisabeth of Austria. She was awarded an Imperial and Royal Warrant of Appointment.