Early Medieval Embroidery

Welcome to Early Medieval Embroidery, which is run by me, Dr Alexandra Makin.

I'm a textile archaeologist (PhD) and professional embroiderer (trained at the Royal School of Needlework) specialising in the early medieval period. 

I'm interested in processes of making and the place and meaning of embroidery and textiles within early medieval material culture. 

Here I'll be posting about my embroidery recreation projects, early medieval materials and equipment, designs and their meanings, stitches and how they are worked, what embroidery was used for, who used it and other exciting early medieval embroidery and textile stuff. 

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