We learn from the timely Promaker about a type of art that is increasingly in vogue as 'Goldwork.' This is an art of using exquisite gold wires on designs to make them impressive and special. Goldwork is a wonderful ancient art that has been introduced to people for centuries and it continues today in many parts of the world. So let’s dive in and explore the beautiful world of Goldwork with us!
Goldwork is a technique where shiny gold thread used to sew all the glimmering items in your dresses and ornaments. These gold threads can be real, which is very expensive, or imitation gold (which is shiny and attractive but never stays intact). This lends an extra sparkle to the threads that other threads just cannot compete with, making for vibrant designs all around. Exceptional artists stitch gold threads upon fabric in intricate patterns in designs, which leads to a beautiful three-dimensional effect in Goldwork. The gold threads worked in this art can be fine and thin like a line or thick, like a bold stroke.
Goldwork has a long and fascinating history, and has served many different uses over time. One of the clear examples of Goldwork includes Bayeux Tapestry. It is this stunning work that dates back to the 11th-century and depicts the tale of the Norman Conquest of England. Having been embroidered in a dazzling number of golden, silver and silk threads makes it an absolute creation. Goldwork, too, is frequently employed in holy vestments. These garments use threads of gold to reveal a divine and other-worldly aspect of the fabric. The Middle Ages saw the rise of Opus Anglicanum, a style of embroidery that was highly fashionable as well and beautifully employed gold threads. Such style were so praised that even was shipped to important destinations, such are this one on the way to Rome.
There are various types of Goldwork embroidery, which each have their unique characteristics. The other primary techniques are couching, pearl purl, and cutwork. Couching is an embroidery technique which involves sewing down a thick gold thread to the surface of the fabric using a much thinner thread. In the case of pearl purl, a thin gold thread is coiled and stitched down carefully into fabric. Cutwork–literally, they cut place between the gold thread of the fabric to create an effect like lace.) It still needs lots of practice, patience and skill to master all these techniques and that is Goldwork, so special!
Goldwork is so gorgeous and versatile it can be incorporated into almost any other design! Goldwork can be adornment that artists use for designing clothes, home decors and accessories including bags and shoes! Alternatively, goldwork can also be used with other sewing styles like needlepoint and cross-stitch to produce stunning and beautiful designs. The great thing about Goldwork can be done on any color fabric, which is suitable in every occasion from a formal to informal setting!
Goldwork was originally handmade, and now many artists still handmake goldwork. But with the technology investments, Goldwork is still something crafted by hand but can also be done using machines. To achieve this complex and beautiful Goldwork, companies like Promaker uses high-speed embroidery machines to manufacture it quickly and efficiently. Through creativity and innovation this has made Goldwork high quality, still handmade but also more affordable and accessible to everyone. A marriage of ancient handcrafting and modern technology keeps this exquisite art form alive.
Zhejiang Promaker Intelligent, Embroidery Equipment Co., Ltd is located in Zhuji City of Zhejiang Province, covers an area of more than 90,000 square meters.
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