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Starting Embroidery (Captioned)

United Kingdom, 1986
film

Episode of Series “A Joy for Life”. There are many beautiful and fascinating styles of embroidery practised around the world. “Starting embr..

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Starting Tapestry

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Simple looms

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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and recognise their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.