Bargello Needlepoint Salutes Japanese Embroidery

You may well wonder what Bargello needlepoint has in common with Japanese Embroidery. The answer is that many needlepointers also enjoy stitching Japanese Embroidery and many needlepoint designers use Japanese Embroidery techniques in creating  stitchable works of art.

Unlike other forms of embroidery, Japanese Embroidery has evolved over 1700 years and is distinct for its use of raw silk and genuine gold threads. Japanese Embroidery came to the US in 1989 with the establishment of the Japanese Embroidery Center by the Tamura family. Under their care and discipline, it is now a unique combination of both art and “spirit”.

The Japanese Embroidery Center, a nonprofit educational organization, will hold an exhibition of the ancient and beautiful art of Japanese Embroidery from August 3 through Sept 29. With over 1,000 members worldwide and instruction offered in nine countries, the works embroidered by local students and professionals will be on display at the Ferst Art Center on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta GA.

If you live in the Atlanta area or plan to visit, stop by the exhibit and see the exquisite embroideries. One of my stitched pieces was selected to be included in the exhibit. Contact the Japanese Embroidery Center for more details: 404- 894-9600.

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