Bretonne Work

Bretonne Work
BRETONNE WORK
An ancient embroidery still found on the gala garments of the French peasants. The foundation is silk or fine cloth, and the embroidery in coloured silks, gold and silver thread; usually done in narrow widths for garment borders.

Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.

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