I got this comment by email from Heather Swinson: Loved that article on embroidery! The earliest reference to embroidery I know of is biblical. The curtains of the temple which were very heavy and embroidered with cherubim , I think ( will check that out), were torn from top to bottom at the moment of Christ' s death signifying his sacrifice meant that access to God was possible because of the price he paid.
I got this comment by email from Heather Swinson: Loved that article on embroidery! The earliest reference to embroidery I know of is biblical. The curtains of the temple which were very heavy and embroidered with cherubim , I think ( will check that out), were torn from top to bottom at the moment of Christ' s death signifying his sacrifice meant that access to God was possible because of the price he paid.
What a fascinating insight into a craft that was once so important, and one that I've never really thought much about -- until now.
Thanks - yes I think the oldest embroidery is 30,000 years old or st