Pleated embroidery or smocking, as it’s called now, has always held a sort of mystical allure - it’s a technique that appears complicated and intricate, allowing drape and ease of movement for the wearer, creating an irresistible number of pattern combinations. But fashion designers and innovative textile and fibre artists are also using this traditional technique to create unique and inspiring art and wearable art.
Pleated embroidery or smocking, as it’s called now, has always held a sort of mystical allure - it’s a technique that appears complicated and intricate, allowing drape and ease of movement for the wearer, creating an irresistible number of pattern combinations. But fashion designers and innovative textile and fibre artists are also using this traditional technique to create unique and inspiring art and wearable art.