Holbein stitch
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Named after Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), 16th-century portrait painter who depicted people in clothing embroidered in this style.
Noun
[edit]Holbein stitch (countable and uncountable, plural Holbein stitches)
- (textiles) A simple, reversible line embroidery stitch commonly used in blackwork and Assisi embroidery.