As traumatic as those experiences were, efforts to help him overcome the strain of what he had endured also gave him an unlikely skill: the ability to do intricate needlework. Like many other British ...

An altar cloth embroidered by 138 wounded first world war soldiers has taken its place at St Paul's Cathedral in London to mark the centenary of the conflict's outbreak. The frontal, which has not ...

The Reverand Canon Michael Hempel poses for photographers in front of the restored altar frontal, made by 138 recovering WW1 soldiers, during a photocall in Saint Paul's Cathedral in central London, ...

Embroidery artefacts at the Senglea Basilica ‘Ecclesiastical embroidery’ refers to the fine stitch work executed exclusively for use in worship such as altar linens and vestments. Scripts, such as the ...

Canadian Lance Corporal James Muth was lying on a hospital bed in London recovering from yet another operation on his leg when a nurse came by with an unusual question. It was September, 1918, and Cpl ...

Our series looking at the National Trust's finest treasures looks at a pre-Reformation altar front from Cotehele which has survived to the present day. I have always been captivated by this ...

The creation of liturgical products is a meticulous process that combines tradition, craftsmanship, and high-quality materials. At HAFTINAUSA, each item is carefully designed to enhance the beauty and ...

PIOTRKÓW TRYBUNALSKI, Poland, September 29, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- In a world increasingly dominated by mass production, the enduring allure of handcrafted artistry remains a powerful force. This is ...

A rare piece of cloth dating from the reign of Elizabeth I that has covered the altar of a rural English church for centuries is now thought to have originated as part of a dress worn by the monarch ...

Westminster Abbey owns many embroidered vestments, such as copes, and altar hangings for use during the church year. The Abbey has many embroidered vestments and altar hangings in its collection.

A rare and “dangerous” piece of 17th Century embroidery used in Catholic worship and hidden away after the Reformation has now entered the national collection. Did you know with a Digital Subscription ...