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Embroidery, in its most basic terms, has been with us since time immemorial.
Over the centuries, basic stitches have evolved into the more complex and
elaborate needleworks we know today. Embroidery of any kind uses stitches known
and used for hundreds of years in countless ways and for many different
purposes. Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery is no exception. The difference is
that it doesn't limit itself to specific stitches: it uses stitches from all
types of needlework. Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery is a style of embroidering
where you can choose from the whole palette of stitches and knots you know.
Another difference in this style of embroidery is the thread. Rayon was
introduced in the mid 1800's and by the turn the century, was the first man-made
fiber in full production. Although it is man-made, rayon is not a synthetic
fiber but regenerated natural fiber (cellulosic material, generally wood pulp).
Rayon has long been the preferred thread for this style of embroidery because of
its sheen and smoothness. Most stitches, especially bullions (which are used
extensively for their dimensional effect), are much easier to make because of
the thread's smooth texture.
Now we come to the question if the stitches aren't Brazilian and rayon isn't
Brazilian, what does Brazil have to do with Brazilian embroidery? Well, many
times throughout history, credit goes not to the inventor, but to the ones who
popularize an item. Brazil started producing multicolored rayon threads in
several weights. The popularity of the thread spread rapidly throughout Brazil
to the point where variegated rayon embroidery became know as Vari-Cor
embroidery. It wasn't long before the rest of the world noticed its popularity
and immediately adopted it as "Brazilian".
The EdMar Company started manufacturing
variegated rayon thread here in the U.S. and has witnessed its steady growth in
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