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broderie perse

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/ˌbrɑdəri ˈpɜrs/
Forms:broderies perses
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a type of needlework that involves cutting out floral or other motifs from printed fabrics and appliqueing them onto a base fabric to create a decorative composition

Broderie perse is an embroidery technique where pre-printed fabric designs, like flowers or patterns, are stitched onto a background fabric. The process involves carefully outlining and adding details to these pre-made motifs with embroidery stitches to enhance their appearance. This technique creates a textured, intricate look and is commonly used in quilting and other textile arts to add colorful and detailed elements to the finished piece.