Picqué work is a traditional surface embroidery method where the fabric is decorated with tiny, closely spaced dots or indented patterns. This creates a textured, pounced effect on the cloth. It is often worked on fine linens or cottons to add a subtle, tactile dimension without heavily covering the base material.
Heard on the job
The vintage collar features delicate picqué work along the scalloped edges.
Insider tip
Do not confuse this hand-embroidery technique with piqué fabric, which is a machine-woven textile with a raised geometric pattern.
Also heard as
- pounced work