woolwork

Noun

Meaning

woolwork (uncountable)

Needlework made from wool, imitating tapestry.

Examples

By mid-19th century adult needleworkers were devising long and narrow stitch samplers having geometric patterns done in woolwork. Source: Internet

Sebba 1979, pp.113–121 Berlin woolwork designs had naturalistic shading and more depth of perspective than the flat two-dimensional objects on traditional needlework. Source: Internet

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