noun
- Ornamental needlework in which portions of fabric are cut away and the remaining edges are finished with embroidery stitches.
Usage: Also called cutout embroidery or openwork embroidery.; Common in decorative textiles and lace-making.
Examples
- The tablecloth featured delicate cutwork patterns along its border.
- She learned cutwork techniques in her embroidery class.
- Cutwork was especially popular in European textile design during the Renaissance.
- The handkerchief displayed intricate cutwork with floral motifs.
- Modern designers still use cutwork to create elegant, airy fabrics.