Definición y Significado de "sampler"

What is a "sampler"?

A sampler is a piece of embroidery that showcases a variety of stitches, patterns, and sometimes alphabets or motifs. Traditionally, samplers were used by those who were learning embroidery to practice and demonstrate their skills. They often include decorative borders, letters, numbers, and symbolic designs, and can also feature personal details like names or dates. Today, samplers are still created both for practice and as decorative items, often framed and displayed as art.