V--Victorian
(Craft/Décor)
Victorian crafts were a highly
ornamented style of decoration
that was popular in 19th century
England.
Young women were expected to
be proficient with a needle and
were encouraged to knit or
crochet for those in need.
This gave them something to do
with their time while "the men"
Fathers and brothers attended
to business.
Victorian crafts have been broken
down by:
Needlework-embroidery, macramé
and hair braiding.
Sculptural-shellwork, featherwork,
mosaic and beadwork.
Pictorial-textile or china painting,
arranging dried flowers, leaf work
or etching.
Also known as "Parlor Crafts."
Women gathered in the parlor,
sipping tea and working on their
current projects.
Today, Victorian crafts can be
found in antique shops. Some are
inherited from a family members.
It is said that this particular craft
should not be ignored due to the
highly skilled craftsmanship.
W is up tomorrow!
~Keep on Dreaming~
I like the paper 'flowers' you shared in the last photo.
ReplyDeleteI don't think they would be very hard to make.
DeleteM : )
I had lots of needlework items from relatives way back when, put it all in a yard sale, even a huge very heavy, crocheted bedspread mom made. I was young and dumb and would love to have it all now. Love Victorian items! Good post, Melinda!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed!
DeleteIt is too bad that you can't get
those things back. What do we know when we are young. I guess that is why I tend to hold on to "things."
M : )
Victorian style is big around here. I don't have many items in our home, but I do like it...
ReplyDeleteInteresting that that type of décor or craft would be big down
Deletethere. One would think traditional Southwest.
M : )