Bargellos

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of needlepoint embroidery featuring dense, zigzag patterns often creating flame-like motifs ; an Italian term referring to a decorative textile technique involving repetitive geometric stitches ; a style of colorful, slanted embroidery traditionally used for upholstery or decorative fabrics
2. A handcrafted textile art form characterized by narrow, vertical stitches that form wave-like or flame patterns ; a name designating a specific embroidery method using closely packed stitches to create vibrant repeating designs ; a craft technique known for its bright, zigzag needlework often applied to cushions and furniture coverings
3. A decorative stitching technique producing strong angular patterns resembling flames, used in needlework ; a traditional Italian embroidery method involving repeated, tightly spaced stitches that create ornamental fabric designs ; a needlepoint style notable for its bold, overlapping zigzag motifs applied in fabric decoration

Etymology: Bargellos is the plural of "bargello", a term for the flame-stitch embroidery in which rows of stitches build up zigzag, flame-like peaks of colour across the fabric. The word itself is borrowed from Italian, where "bargello" names the Florentine palace of the Bargello, a former seat of justice and prison. The needlework is named after that building, and the link is the source of the term rather than a description of the pattern's appearance.

Synonyms: needlepoint, flame stitch, embroidery