This book is a pioneering survey of the rich Icelandic tradition of embroidery, and contains a large number of colour photographs. In addition, the book presents a selection of embroidery patterns, for those who have a practical interest in needlework.
Contains patterns.
The author, Elsa E. Guðjónsson, MA, is former Curator of Textiles and Costume in the National Museum of Iceland.
Þjóðminjasafnið gaf út árið 2003.
