tambour
1. A form of embroidery consisting of looped
stitches similar to a chain stitch and worked with
a fine hook. Tambour was used on embroidered
bindings. 2. A metallic embroidery thread either
worked through the material or sewn to it with
silk of the same color. It was sometimes sewn flat
and sometimes raised over thread or cord if the
relief was to be high; however, this technique was
never employed on silk, only on satin and velvet.
It was usually double, the lines being laid down
side by side with only the ends being taken
through the hack. Occasionally, it was sewn down
with a bright lustrous red silk. See also: COUCHING (2) . (280 )
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