An extravagant celebration of intricate embroidery from the Royal School of Needlework. A fine new art calendar from Flame Tree. The Royal School of Needlework is known as the international centre of excellence for the art of hand embroidery. Famous for its exceptional technical tuition, it trains everyone from beginners to needlework tutors. It is also renowned for the conservation and restoration of historic embroidered textiles and for its prestigious embroidery commissions created at its Embroidery Studio in the magnificent Hampton Court Palace. This stunning calendar showcases the breadth of pieces held in the school's collection, from a 'Kyoto Panel' embroidered in floss silk and Goldwork to an Ottoman kerchief with delicate metal thread work. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.