| With its rich, ancient history, embroidery has nearly | | | | scale with today's computerized technologies. |
| endless design variations, there are so many ethnically | | | | The current fashion trends tend to be emulated |
| diverse and unique styles. The oldest known type | | | | through the cutting edge abilities of the large production |
| going back 5000 years originating in Siberia using silk, | | | | plants, so what was not possible a year ago due to |
| which seems be the origin of thread embroidery as | | | | mechanical limitations for example can be executed |
| we know it today. | | | | now, simply because of technical advances. This helps |
| Over time the art became more refined and intricate | | | | drive the whole industry, the boundaries are being set |
| and spread across the globe. Intricate techniques | | | | only to be broken soon afterward. |
| developed some using wonderfully expense gems, | | | | For the average consumer though almost nothing is |
| pearls and rare metals. The most well known being the | | | | unachievable, the level of intricacy and speed of |
| Egyptian pharaoh and queen adornments. | | | | production is high enough for the most ambitious |
| These splendid works have left an everlasting | | | | projects. Some factories can guarantee 10,000 pieces |
| impression on the designers and continue to inspire us | | | | a week. |
| today. | | | | The basic steps for creating embroidery destined for |
| Although on the whole the exotic materials are used | | | | an automated machine are: |
| less the overall influence and trend set by the ancients | | | | Design a digital file in the correct format. |
| is still prevalent and are even reproducible on a mass | | | | |