Knitting Embroidery Sewing Collection

Women embroiderers
3568988 Women embroiderers by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Belgium 1890 - 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

A Mexican weaver woman at work, 1905 (print on double-weight paper)
3562952 A Mexican weaver woman at work, 1905 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Mexico 1905 ca. Photographer: Waite, Photo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Fisherman repairing fishing nets, Bordighera, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3570598 Fisherman repairing fishing nets, Bordighera, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Bordighera 1880 ca. Photographer: Noack, Alfred); Alinari Archives, Florence

Young women knitting Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Woman embroiders. Date of Photograph:1958

Woman embroidering, Murano, Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1945 ca

A close-up of a young woman wearing a thimble, intent on her embroidery Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Stereoscopic photography showing a group of young women intent on their sewing work Europe. Date of Photograph:1866

Women embroiderers Belgium. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1900 ca

Group of women resting Germany Frauenhof. Date of Photograph:21/08/1899

"Sewing lesson", Professional Women's School and Home Education, Pisa Pisa. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Portrait of a young Moorish soldier in uniform, holding a bayonet. Africa. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1890

Portrait of a young Kashmir Indian woman spinning. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Young women close to each other knitting. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Costumes of Naples. Portrait of Three women in a courtyard, postcard Naples. Date of Photograph:1902

Two young women in traditional clothes during sewing work, Japan Japan. Date of Photograph:1895 - 1905

Some women embroider on a chassis outdoors in Calle dell'Angelo in San Martino, Venice Venice Calle dell'Angelo a San Martino. Date of Photograph:1890-1910

View of Taormina with some women working on spinning and sewing. Taormina. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Group of girls who knit Milan. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

A group of French women embroider while some children and a man look on France. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

Women around a table. Date of Photograph:1940 - 1950

Women and children seated on carpets outside, busy sewing Asia Malaysia. Date of Photograph:1900-1930

Reproduction of the painting "La piqure d'aiguille". Work by Louis Coulon shown at the Paris Salon of 1853. France Paris, Salon Painting Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Group portrait of female students with their teacher during an embroidery lesson Trieste. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Close-up of a young woman washing a shirt Trieste. Date of Photograph:1942

Group of women on the corner of a venetian calle, embroidering and gossiping. Some are seated, others are standing and leaning against the wall Venice. Date of Photograph:1880-1893 ca

Portrait of a group of persons, including three children, seated around a table, in a garden. A few glasses, a bottle and a binocular are on the table

Portrait of two people (perhaps men) in masquerade. Their costumes are midnNineteenth century in style. They are seated and knitting. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Women embroidering lace Venice Burano. Date of Photograph:1925 ca

Daily life in Lipari: young embroiderer Lipari. Date of Photograph:06/1961

"Antiques vendor" in Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

"Woman working at the Bucciano press" (Siena) Siena Bucciano. Date of Photograph:1946

"Old woman at work" Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

"Bibbona" Bibbona. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Woman playing the guitar next to a young girl crocheting, Casa Apollonio Cortina Cortina D'Ampezzo. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Fisherman repairing fishing nets, Bordighera Bordighera. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Two women sewing while a girl holds up a baby Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Woman mending a fishnet Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

View of a busy street of Pitigliano Pitigliano. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Women in the street Tuscany. Date of Photograph:16/10/1961

Woman sewing in the yard Tuscany. Date of Photograph:09/1961

Scene of daily life in a Tuscan village: girl embroiders Tuscany. Date of Photograph:09/1961

Scene of daily life in a Tuscan village: mother and daughter embroidering Tuscany. Date of Photograph:09/1961

Portrait of elderly while embroiders Tuscany. Date of Photograph:09/1961

Old woman crocheting Florence Ponte a Ema. Date of Photograph:09/05/1939

Group of women sewing. In the background the Arno in the Girone area in Florence Fiesole. Date of Photograph:1936-1937

The painter Primo Conti (1900-1988) with his family Fiesole. Date of Photograph:1941-1942

Women of the painter Primo Conti family Fiesole. Date of Photograph:1941-1942

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"Preserving Tradition: The Art of Knitting, Embroidery, and Sewing Unites Women in Rome's Jewish Ghetto Street" In the bustling streets of Via della Fiumara in the heart of Rome's historic Jewish ghetto, a remarkable sight unfolds. Women gather together, their nimble fingers diligently working on intricate patterns with needles and threads. With each stitch they weave a tapestry that tells stories of resilience and creativity. Amidst the cobblestone alleys, women can be seen embroidering delicate lace creations. Their skilled hands bring life to fabrics as they meticulously intertwine vibrant threads into breathtaking designs. Through their artistry, these women not only create beauty but also preserve a rich cultural heritage. Venturing further south to Lipari, daily life embraces young embroiderers who carry on age-old traditions passed down through generations. These talented individuals infuse modern flair into their work while honoring the techniques handed down by their ancestors. From Florence to Siena, women proudly display their craftsmanship at various markets and workshops. An antiques vendor showcases intricately embroidered pieces that have stood the test of time while a woman expertly operates the Bucciano press—a testament to her dedication towards preserving traditional printing methods. The scene shifts to Bibbona where an old woman sits diligently at work—her experienced hands effortlessly maneuvering knitting needles as she creates warm garments for loved ones or perhaps even strangers in need. In Casa Apollonio Cortina, music fills the air as a woman strums her guitar next to a young girl crocheting away with determination. This harmonious blend exemplifies how different forms of art intertwine seamlessly within everyday life. Not limited solely to women artisans, Bordighera witnesses fishermen repairing fishing nets alongside skilled seamstresses mending them—an embodiment of collaboration between genders in pursuit of sustaining livelihoods tied closely with nature's bounty. A poignant image emerges from another corner—a group of women sewing together while a young girl holds up a baby.