Crewel Embroidery
1960s Mod White Linen A-Line Day Dress w Turquoise Scarf & Crewel Embroidery
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Mod White Linen A-Line Day Dress w Turquoise Scarf & Crewel Embroidery: R&K Originals. A
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1960s American Casual Dresses
1950 Custom Made Hunter Green Crewel Cord Embroidered Wool Dress Size 10
Located in Gresham, OR
crewel embroidery covering the entire front of dress. Traditional crafted style embroidery brought into
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
1960s Profils Du Monde Citrine Wool Swing Coat W/ Crewel Floral Embroidery Front
Located in Gresham, OR
green floral crewel embroidered floral panels at front. Lined in blue silk satin with a matching size 10
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1960s American Swing Coats
Edwardian Sheer Ecru Tie Neck Crewel Work Neckcloth Shirtfront Dickey-S-M, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
to shoulder blades and cotton lawn beneath. Banded collar with meticulous crewel work embroidery
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1910s Unknown Neckcloths
Size: none; comparable to size S-M
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Vintage Sun Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage linen sundress in a pleasant blue green. There is bead work decoration over crewel
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1960s Unknown Sheath Dresses
1960s White Leather Princess Coat w/ Black Crewel Embroidery and Fox Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s white leather princess coat with black wool crewel embroidered floral motifs and lush black
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1960s American Coats
Vintage 1950's Gold Micro Beaded Floral Handbag Crewel Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in Cheltenham, GB
gold glass beads, accented by small crewel work embroidery stitches of blooming flowers along the front
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1950s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage SUBHANA 'THE BEST' SRINAGAR Wool Floral Kashmiri Embroidered Robe / Coat
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ coat. Multi-colored crewel embroidery in a floral Kashmiri design along neckline, center front, cuffs
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20th Century Unknown Coats
Charming Figural Beaded Change Purse, Belgium
Located in New York, NY
Charming Figural Beaded Change Purse with crewel work embroidery of a couple having a "moment
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1950s Belgian Wallets and Small Accessories
Torso Creations Tree Of Life Print Cotton Caftan w Crewel Embroidery and Piping
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Tree Of Life Print Cotton Caftan w Crewel Embroidery and Piping: White cotton
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21st Century and Contemporary American Kaftans
Crewel Embroidered Coat
Located in New Hope, PA
Antique crewel embroidery has been hand appliqued to this custom made wool coat from an Oyster Bay
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20th Century Unknown Coats
1920s French Black Silk Bag With Floral Embroidery & Hand Beadwork Frame
Located in London, GB
crewel work embroidery on both the front and back. The clasp fastening and top edge are beaded in
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1920s French Art Nouveau Handbags and Purses
Edwardian Embroidered Chiffon Collar and Neckcloth Set, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
especially in the collar, which is laden with articulate crewel work.
Set of two pieces of Edwardian
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1910s Unknown Neckcloths
Exquisite Hand Embroidered Vintage Cashmere Coat.
Located in University City, MO
over with
a luxurious garden of flowers and twining leaves.
Crewel style embroidery of cashmere
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1980s Pakistani Caftans
Vintage Kashmiri Crewel Embroidered Wool Coat
Located in Houston, TX
crewel embroidery technique- in a distinctly Kashmiri design. The dress features heavy pink and green
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20th Century Unknown Coats
Vintage 1960's Pat Sandler Pale Yellow Beaded Embroidered Silk Chiffon Dress
By Pat Sandler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in, featuring iridescent rhinestones around three-dimensional crewel embroidery florets. The base is
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1950's Gene Shelly Ivory & Gold Beaded Sequin Wool-Knit Hourglass Evening Gown
By Gene Shelly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
three-dimensional crewel embroidery florets around dazzling glass-beads. The base is a soft wool-knit
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1950s Hong Kong Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1950's Imperial Black Beaded Sequin Applique Wool-Knit Hourglass Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
design worked in, featuring three-dimensional crewel embroidery florets around dazzling glass-beads. The
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1950s Hong Kong Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1950's Elegant Ivory-White Beaded Sequin Wool Knit Hourglass Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in, featuring three-dimensional crewel embroidery florets around dazzling rhinestones. The base is a
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1950s Hong Kong Evening Gowns
1920s Crewel & Bead Silk Cape
Located in Rockwood, ON
perfection The collar, and the entire circumference of the cape is covered in stunning crewel work embroidery
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Clothing
Exceptional Antique Hand Embroidered Coat or Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
! The photos do not come close to doing it justice. The work is all done by hand - the crewel embroidery
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20th Century Coats and Outerwear
Antique Chinese Silk Robe Jacket With Micro Crewel Embroidery & Turquoise Lining
Located in Portland, OR
, creating a lovely effect. The embroidery on the cuffs is a very detailed crewel work with pink flowers and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Jackets
Naeem Khan Crewel Embroidered Deco Gown
By Naeem Khan
Located in Toronto, ON
decorated with crewel embroidery. Ethnic Indian inspired design of elephants and flowers in cherry pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Evening Dresses and ...
Naeem Khan Black and White Embellished Cocktail Dress - Size 12
By Naeem Khan
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
This elegant Naeem Khan dress features a layer of black net overlayed with white crewel embroidery
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses
1960s Pastel Crewel Embroidered Detailing Black Jacket
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a lovely, lightweight jacket covered in extensive crewel embroidery. The base is a black
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1960s Jackets
1940s Vaquero Western Cowboy Shirt & Pants Cowgirl in Gabardine w Embroidery
Located in Portland, OR
Berke. The shirt is gold gabardine with brown and it is embroidered with crewel style embroidery. There
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1940s American Shirts
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Alberta Ferretti Vintage Terra-Cotta Silk Chiffon Grecian Gown and Wrap Cardigan
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI silk chiffon dress ensemble! Grecian inspired, from the Terra-Cotta color, to the pleated bodice, to the layers and layers of paperweight thin chiff...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns
Badgley Mischka Beaded Black Silk Lace Evening Gown Size US 10
By Badgley Mischka
Located in New York, NY
Badgley Mischka glamorous black silk lace evening gown, size US 10.
Gown features hand beaded and embroidered lace with glass jet beading, and neckline with glass jet beads along cu...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns
Vicky Tiel Couture Silk Ruched Corset Top
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful off white silk corset top from Vicky Tiel. It is worn off the shoulders with elbow length sleeves, a sweetheart cut neckline and ruching throughout in angles. The front...
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1990s French Blouses and Tops
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening
Spring-Summer 1996
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1990s British Bras
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1999 "No. 13" Crinkle Chiffon Ruffle Front Blouse w/ Tank
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1999 "No. 13" Crinkle Chiffon Ruffle Front Blouse w/ Tank
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Collection: Spring / Summer 1999 “No. 13”
Desig...
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1990s Italian Blouses
Christian Dior Resort 2018 brown cream floral print corset bustier midi dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Christian Dior Resort 2018
Cream midi length dress with brown floral print
Boned corset upper with underwire cups
Button up front which is further secured by invisible hooks and a po...
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2010s French Evening Dresses
Edwardian Cotton Corset Top with Embroidery and Peach Ribbon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian white cotton eyelet corset top with with cut work along neckline and shoulder straps. Peach Ribbon strung though cutwork. Seashell button front closure
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1910s Blouses
30s Pale Yellow Mesh Gown with Swiss Dot Motif, Ruffle, and Slip
Located in San Francisco, CA
30s Pale yellow Mesh Gown and Slip. Side snap closure. We have sever original 1930s slips in varying colors so purchaser would not have to take the green slip and can choose a differ...
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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Edwardian Batiste Embroidered Bolero
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Batiste Embroidered Bolero with flutter sleeves, with embroidery and openwork clover motifs. Made possibly from an older piece with unusual seaming.
Cotton Batiste 19" long...
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Early 1900s American Jackets
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 2007 Vintage Beige Floral Embellished Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The gown is a stunning vintage Christian Dior piece designed by John Galliano, from the Spring/Summer 2007 collection. It features a soft beige hue, made from luxurious silk fabric. ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Comme des Garcons Asymmetric Victorian Flair Bustle Dress Westwood Inspiration
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garcons high concept creation with Victorian flair. Most likely inspired by Vivienne Westwood's wench style dresses. Asymmetric heavy cotton dress ext...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses
Amazing Art Deco Chiffon Gown with Hydrangea Lace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chiffon Gown of Haute Couture quality with Hydrangea ecru Lace detailing.
This gown has been styled backwards in photos to highlight the amazing detailing.
The front of the...
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
French SilkVelvet Dress and Opera Cape by Simone Pieltain
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous French 60s formal evening ensemble in flocked silk satin by Simone Pieltain with back pouf detail and opera cape. Approx US size 6
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
Edwardian Filet Lace Sailor Collar Blouse, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Another example of the Edwardians’ love of contradiction, this blouse covers every square inch of the torso but does so with transparent filet lace, which reveals almost as much as i...
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1910s Unknown Blouses
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior.
Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
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1990s French Evening Dresses
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Questions About Crewel Embroidery
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Crewel that dates back to the 16thh century is a type of embroidery, which uses two-ply worsted wool that creates a raised effect on the fabric because of the thicker wool yarn. Crewel is derived from the word ‘krua’ that means wool. Antique and vintage crewel embroidery pieces can be found on the 1stDibs, dating back to the 1960s and other eras.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Embroidery is the umbrella term for all types of different needlepoint work. Crewel, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, is a type of embroidery that uses a fine wool thread, which comes in a variety of colors. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic crewel pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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