Leek Embroidery Society

Leek Embroidery Society
IndustryEmbroidery
Founded1879
FounderThomas and Elizabeth Wardle
Area served
Leek, Staffordshire
ProductsBayeux Tapestry Replica

Leek Embroidery Society (also known as The Leek Society, or The Society) was established in 1879 in Leek, Staffordshire.: 59  It was known for producing both domestic and ecclesiastical embroidery work, which was granted prestigious awards for its fineness and high quality. The Society also developed a form of embroidery using tussar silk and aimed to promote art embroidery and fine needlework which would be shown in many international exhibitions. The establishment of the Leek Embroidery Society also led to the founding of the Leek School of Art Embroidery.

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