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The origins of embroidery can be traced back to the Warring States period in China (500-300BC) and to Sweden's Migration period (300-700AD), and some would argue that it hasn't changed much over the centuries:

"It is a striking fact that in the development of embroidery ... there are no changes of materials or techniques which can be felt or interpreted as advances from a primitive to a later, more refined stage. On the other hand, we often find in early works a technical accomplishment and high standard of craftsmanship rarely attained in later times" (The Art of Embroidery, 1964).

But these modern-day needle-and-thread pioneers beg to differ. Bored Panda has put together this list of the best and most creative embroidery to prove that while the ancients were good, nothing holds a thimble to what these modern masters can accomplish! Which stitch do you find the most impressive? (h/t: mymodernmet)

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Embroidered Cat Shirts By Hiroko Kubota

Embroidered Cat Shirts By Hiroko Kubota

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A 92-year-old Grandmother Creates A Spectacular Collection Of Embroidered Temari Spheres

A 92-year-old Grandmother Creates A Spectacular Collection Of Embroidered Temari Spheres

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Embroidered Vegetables By Veselka Bulkan

Embroidered Vegetables By Veselka Bulkan

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Artist Embroiders On Metallic Objects

Artist Embroiders On Metallic Objects

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#5

Artist Meredith Woolnough Uses Home Sewing Machine To Capture Nature’s Most Delicate Forms With Embroidery

Artist Meredith Woolnough Uses Home Sewing Machine To Capture Nature’s Most Delicate Forms With Embroidery

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#6

Instead Of Taking Photos, Teresa Lim Embroiders Her Travels On-site

Instead Of Taking Photos, Teresa Lim Embroiders Her Travels On-site

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#7

Urban Cross Stitch

Urban Cross Stitch

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Embroidered Animals By Chloe Giordano

Embroidered Animals By Chloe Giordano

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#9

Embroidered Portraits By Cayce Zavaglia

Embroidered Portraits By Cayce Zavaglia

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really appreciate the dedication of the artist...this level of work is just out of this world..

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Embroidered Animals By Claire Moynihan

Embroidered Animals By Claire Moynihan

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#11

Artist Ana Teresa Barboza Creates Landscape Embroidery Art That Leaps Out Of Its Frames

Artist Ana Teresa Barboza Creates Landscape Embroidery Art That Leaps Out Of Its Frames

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Artist James Merry Decorates Sport Logos With Embroidered Flowers

Artist James Merry Decorates Sport Logos With Embroidered Flowers

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#13

Artist Lauren Spark Recreated Van Gogh’s ‘starry Night’ Using Only Needle And Thread

Artist Lauren Spark Recreated Van Gogh’s ‘starry Night’ Using Only Needle And Thread

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#14

Embroidered Leaf Art By Hillary Fayle

Embroidered Leaf Art By Hillary Fayle

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#15

Artist Danielle Clough Embroiders On Old Tennis Rackets

Artist Danielle Clough Embroiders On Old Tennis Rackets

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The website of the artist is : http://www.danielleclough.com/

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#16

Artist Chara Embroiders Notebook With Veins, Holograms, And Floral Patterns

Artist Chara Embroiders Notebook With Veins, Holograms, And Floral Patterns

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#17

Cross-stitched Solar System By Navid Baraty

Cross-stitched Solar System By Navid Baraty

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Artist's website : https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpaceNavid

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Embroidered X-ray Film By Matthew Cox

Embroidered X-ray Film By Matthew Cox

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one made me think - immagine an animated film using embroided images as frames. That would take a lot of time, dedication and people too...

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#19

Toast Embroidery By Judith G. Klausner

Toast Embroidery By Judith G. Klausner

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a shame that you'd have to throw it away before it got mouldy, though.

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#20

Artists Spent Up To 100 Hours Embroidering Paint On Clothing

Artists Spent Up To 100 Hours Embroidering Paint On Clothing

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