Couched beaded trellis is such a luxurious stitch! Historically, stitches like this were reserved for royalty and ceremonial garments. Back in medieval Europe and the Middle East, artisans would couch gold or silver threads in intricate lattice patterns, adding beads and even gemstones to create a mosaic-like texture. Couching was actually a clever way to save on expensive materials - only the top layer of metallic thread showed, anchored down with simple stitches. Imagine these patterns glimmer

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