Applique

Appliqued Pillow

Appliqué lace refers to various types of lace where the decorative motifs are applied (sewn) to an existing openwork fabric such as tulle, netting, filet or drawn thread work and cut-work. The motifs can be either hand-made (needle, bobbin lace or embroidered fabric) or machine-made. The same is true for the ground fabric.

Appliqué is ornamental needlework in which pieces or patch of fabric in different shapes and patterns are sewn or stuck onto a larger piece to form a picture or pattern. It is commonly used as decoration, especially on garments. The technique is accomplished either by hand stitching or machine. Appliqué is commonly practised with textiles, but the term may be applied to similar techniques used on different materials. In the context of ceramics, for example, an appliqué is a separate piece of clay added to the primary work, generally for the purpose of decoration.

The term originates from the Latin applicō "I apply" and subsequently from the French appliquer "attach".

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