drawnwork
/ˈdrɔːnwɜːrk/
noun
- A type of embroidery or needlework in which threads are pulled out of the fabric to create a decorative pattern, often with open spaces.
- Drawnwork requires patience to carefully remove and reweave the threads.
- The linen napkins were decorated with delicate drawnwork along the edges.
- She learned drawnwork from her grandmother, who made beautiful tablecloths.
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