blackwork

/ˈblækwɜːrk/

Definitions

1. noun

a form of embroidery or needlework using black thread or yarn to create designs and patterns.

“The intricate blackwork on the 16th-century gown was a testament to the skill of the medieval seamstress.”

Synonyms

  • black embroidery
  • black needlework

Antonyms

  • color embroidery
  • colorwork