Six Contemporary Embroidered Fabrics

Elitis’ Menara collection is inspired by the textile traditions of Morocco, where embroidery is a key skill. Pictured is ‘Ourika’, a machine-guided embroidery that features stylised medallions with a hand-made feel

‘Eloa’ by Larsen (available from Colefax and Fowler) is part of a wider collection that draws on the vibrant landscapes of South America. The cotton-on-linen embroidery employs various techniques to create an intricate and tactile fabric

Misia’s ‘Bal Musette’ takes its name from a typical turn-of-the-century French dance hall, and its meandering lines – all hand-stitched – have a beautiful rhythmic quality. Find it at Casamance

Pierre Frey’s ‘Farrah’ fabric features both rope and ribbon embroidery (all made by hand), which gives a final flourish to a playful design that’s full of lively detail

The irregular back-and-forth of Rubelli’s ‘Zigzag’ fabric gives it a wonderful informality. The background is the finest satin, with thick cotton strings stitched down in segments by shiny viscose yarn in a contrasting colour

‘Ludo’ by Zinc Textile (available from Romo) is a large-scale embroidery on a relaxed linen ground. The cable pattern runs vertically, with a striking striped design bordered in a natural-toned stitching