Embroidery of the World

DIYers and friends of vintage wear should enjoy the Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum's summer exhibition, which shines a light on the history and traditions of embroidery in around 35 countries all over the world. From seasonally inspired Japanese styles and complex European works embraced by the movers and shakers of high fashion to colourful and intricate embroidery practised by African tribes and indigenous peoples in Asia, this display offers a comprehensive look at an art form developed over two millennia of human history.