Broderer

/ˈbrɔːdərər/ noun

Definition

A person who practices embroidery or decorative needlework on fabric.

Etymology

From Old French 'brodeur,' derived from 'broder' (to embroider), ultimately from a Germanic root meaning to pick or prick, referring to the needle-work technique.

Kelly Says

In medieval times, broderers were expensive specialized workers whose skills could take decades to master—a broderer's mark on a garment was essentially a signature that guaranteed quality, much like a designer's label today, and they were so valued that they formed their own guilds in cities.

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