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A Conversation with an Haute Couture Embroiderer

Master artisan Claire Delacroix discusses the intricate art of Lunéville crochet, micro-sequins, and thirty years at the embroidery frame.

Elena March··updated October 31, 2026·1 min read
Intricate metallic gold embroidery and beadwork
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