page_title: Blackwork
hierarchical_section_title: Blackwork
caption_attribution_description: Blackwork embroidery of the 1530s (left) and 1590s (right)
context_page_description: Blackwork, sometimes historically termed Spanish blackwork, is a form of embroidery generally using black thread, although other colors are also used on occasion. Sometimes it is counted-thread embroidery which is usually stitched on even-weave fabric. Traditionally blackwork is stitched in silk thread on white or off-white linen or cotton fabric. Sometimes metallic threads or coloured threads are used for accents.
  Scarletwork is like blackwork, except it is sewn with red thread.
context_section_description: Blackwork, sometimes historically termed Spanish blackwork, is a form of embroidery generally using black thread, although other colors are also used on occasion. Sometimes it is counted-thread embroidery which is usually stitched on even-weave fabric. Traditionally blackwork is stitched in silk thread on white or off-white linen or cotton fabric. Sometimes metallic threads or coloured threads are used for accents.
  Scarletwork is like blackwork, except it is sewn with red thread.
caption: Counted stitch blackwork, 1530s (left), and free stitch blackwork, 1590s (right).
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