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Couching
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a type of embroidery technique that involves attaching a decorative thread or yarn to a fabric surface by laying it on top of the fabric and securing it in place with small stitches or knots
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
couchings
What is "couching"?
Couching is an embroidery technique where one type of thread or yarn is sewn onto a fabric surface using another thread to hold it in place. The decorative thread is laid on the fabric, and small stitches are made over it with a different thread to secure it. This technique creates raised, textured patterns and can be used to add dimension and detail to embroidery projects, such as quilts, garments, or decorative pieces.
Lexical Tree
couching
couch
