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embroidery from ireland, nakshi kantha from bangladesh and west bengal , and brazilian embroidery . many techniques had a practical use such as sashiko from japan , which was used as a way to reinforce clothing. [ ] [ ] while historically viewed as a pastime, activity, or hobby, intended just for women
, embroidery has often been used as a form of biography. women who were unable to access a formal education or, at times, writing implements, were often taught embroidery and utilized it as a means of documenting their lives. [ ] in terms of documenting the histories of marginalized groups, especially...
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