noun
- Plural of cutwork; ornamental openwork made by cutting away portions of fabric and often filling the spaces with embroidery or lace stitches.
Usage: Primarily used in textile arts and needlework contexts.; Often refers to a specific embroidery technique or finished pieces created using this method.
Examples
- The antique tablecloth featured delicate cutworks with intricate floral patterns.
- She specialized in creating cutworks for wedding linens and formal garments.
- The museum displayed several examples of Renaissance cutworks from Italy.
- Modern designers have revived traditional cutworks techniques in contemporary fashion.
- The cutworks on the collar required months of careful handwork to complete.