Why Do We Embroidered?

There are many reasons why people were embroidering for ages and why you should do that too. Hand embroidery is antique way to decorate fabric using a needle and thread. For centuries people used hand embroidery to decorate, mark and mend their clothes, religious objects, household objects, and even shoes.

Why do you embroider?

It provides freedom from stress and anxiety. Keeping your hands busy and engaged in your embroidery keeps your thoughts focused on the enjoyment, beauty and satisfaction of the task at hand.

What is the purpose of embroidery in our life?

1. It is therapeutic — keeps your fine motor skills sharp and your mind focused. Hand embroidery helps many of us to focus⁠—keeping worries and the chaotic thoughts of our daily life away. It is meditative and has been used as a therapeutic method to improve mental and emotional health.