"Holbein stitch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Holbein stitches [plural]
Etymology: Named after Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), 16th-century portrait painter who depicted people in clothing embroidered in this style. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Holbein stitch (countable and uncountable, plural Holbein stitches)
  1. (textiles) A simple, reversible line embroidery stitch commonly used in blackwork and Assisi embroidery. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Textiles

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