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Shown here is crewel work embroidery on cotton velvet fabric. Velvet is a type
of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed, with a
short dense pile, giving it its distinct feel. Velvet can be made from many
different kinds of fibres. It is woven on a special loom that weaves two pieces
of velvet at the same time. The two pieces are then cut apart and the two
lengths of fabric are wound on separate take-up rolls.
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