This is a lavishly illustrated history of goldwork embroidery, including fifteen original projects. This insightful, illuminating, and entertaining volume is the most comprehensive book on this ancient form of embroidery available today. "Goldwork Embroidery" explores the rich history of goldwork in Britain and Europe, accompanied by glorious full-colour images of embroidered costumes and textiles from museums and private collections the world over, many never before published or seen in public. Also included in this superb volume are fifteen original embroidery projects, each with step-by-step instructions and illustrated directions, inspired by some historical pieces.