CROSS-CULTURAL INFLUENCES IN CONTEMPORARY EMBROIDERY DESIGN

Abstract

This research investigates the creative and ethical potential of cross-cultural fusion in contemporary embroidery design. By analyzing embroidery motifs and techniques from multiple cultural traditions—including Middle Eastern, East Asian, and Western European—this study develops a design framework for blending symbolic, stylistic, and technical elements across textile cultures. Through design experiments, artisan collaboration, and audience perception surveys, the project evaluates how hybrid embroidery aesthetics are created, perceived, and appreciated. This inquiry is positioned within broader debates in fashion and textile design about cultural exchange, appropriation, and innovation. The findings support the role of the master artisan as a cultural mediator and creative innovator who can forge respectful, original works that speak across traditions. The project affirms that cross-cultural embroidery is not only a vehicle for artistic expansion but also for intercultural dialogue—reinforcing the author's standing as an extraordinary figure contributing to globally conscious design.