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St. Gallen embroidery

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

St. Gallen embroidery, sometimes known as Swiss embroidery, is embroidery from the city and the region of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Sample of Swiss Embroidery 2
Sample of Swiss Embroidery 2
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Sample of Swiss Embroidery, Diagram Showing Cost Distribution
Sample of Swiss Embroidery, Diagram Showing Cost Distribution
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Sample of Swiss Embroidery 2, Diagram Showing Cost Distribution
Sample of Swiss Embroidery 2, Diagram Showing Cost Distribution
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Fig. 198. Swiss embroidery frame
Fig. 198. Swiss embroidery frame
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Sample of Swiss Embroidery
Sample of Swiss Embroidery
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Where to buy

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Each link opens a live, image-rich search for this craft on that marketplace. Listings rotate constantly; authenticate significant pieces independently — attribution quality varies widely outside museum collections.