noun
- decorative needlework made by drawing out threads from fabric and working the remaining threads into patterns
Usage: textile arts; crafts
Examples
- The antique tablecloth featured intricate drawnwork along the edges.
- She learned drawnwork techniques from her grandmother.
- The museum displayed examples of traditional European drawnwork.
- Drawnwork requires patience and skill to create delicate patterns.
- The linen napkins were decorated with simple drawnwork borders.
- Victorian ladies often practiced drawnwork as a refined hobby.