This image shows a detail of a larger embroidered design made up of repeated elements. It was created using the Lunéville embroidery technique with a beading needle on gold-coloured silk organza. On one element, the tambour embroidery technique is used. A tessellation was first applied in the middle with gold-coloured thread. The next layer is embroidered on top of it.

Height 50 cm
Width 30 cm

This embroidered border motif is a small example of a design that can be used for the edge of clothing. The smallest vintage beads in the centre of the design are so tiny that they show best when attached irregularly. Precisely those details, in combination with the other materials, make it such a special design.

Height 12 cm
Width 6 cm

The white border motif is embroidered on silk organza fabric. The beads and sequins are processed with the Lunéville embroidery technique. Transparent large sequins were added on viscose soutache braid. This creates a surprising effect in the design. A beading needle was used to attach the small stacked beads.

Height 28 cm
Width 12 cm

This vertically embroidered repeating pattern, consisting of different elements, layers and materials in various shades of the same rich burgundy colour, is designed for a top. Marjolein Van Der Heide uses this to show her students how embroidery should look on the front and back.

Height 55 cm
Width 10 cm

This black clutch bag is made with different Haute Couture embroidery techniques, such as the Lunéville technique. In addition to the beads and sequins, cord and soutache ribbon have also been used. The result is a richly decorated clutch bag. The ornament on the front is made of large glass tube beads and square sequins.

Height 15 cm
Width 25 cm