Acupictrix - Dr Jessica Grimm
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Diocesan Museum Bamberg

Embroidery Tutorial - partly finished sample of a female embroidered head
15th century

Medieval Embroidery Tutorial: Fancy Franconian Face

In this medieval embroidery tutorial, I will show you how to recreate the lovely female face with the big braids as seen on this 15th-century chasuble. You will practice silk embroidery, padding and beading when recreating this lovely beaded stumpwork portrait of a female saint. Whilst working the medieval embroidery Read more

By Acupictrix - Dr Jessica Grimm, 2 yearsApril 29, 2025 ago
Medieval Goldwork - multi coloured embroidery of three figures.
15th century

Medieval Goldwork Embroidery from Franconia, part I

Today, I am going to introduce you to a body of medieval goldwork spread across several museums. Two pieces are still housed in the cathedrals where they were used. The third piece is, or was, part of the Keir collection. Its current whereabouts are unknown. I first came across this Read more

By Acupictrix - Dr Jessica Grimm, 2 yearsApril 14, 2025 ago

Medieval Splendour in Gold thread & Silk

The Acupictrix, alias Dr Jessica Grimm, writes a weekly blog on medieval goldwork embroidery.

Dr Jessica Grimm is a member of Centre International d'Etude des Textiles Ancienes (CIETA), Bundesverband Kunsthandwerk and S.E.W.

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