Bible Dictionary
EMBROIDERY
Decorative work on cloth using varied colors and skillful designs. Embroidered or patterned fabrics were used for clothing, furnishings, and priestly garments.
Biblical Usage
Embroidered or skillfully patterned materials were used for clothing, furnishings, and sacred garments. The work is mentioned in descriptions of the tabernacle, priestly garments, women’s garments, and other costly or decorated textiles.