Plural of embroidery; multiple pieces of decorative needlework on fabric, or the craft itself.
From 'embroidery' (ornamental needlework) plus '-ies' plural. 'Embroidery' derives from Old French 'embrodie,' from 'embroder' (to embroider), with uncertain ultimate origin but likely related to Germanic 'braid.'
The oldest surviving embroidered fragments date back to ancient Egypt and China—humans have been using this technique to show status and beauty for over 5,000 years.
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