Assisi embroidery en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the Italian town of Assisi, where the modern form of the craft originated.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A form of counted-thread embroidery based on an ancient Italian tradition where the background is filled with embroidery stitches and the main motifs are left unstitched.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisi embroideries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |