Add iridescent, luminous highlights to your textile creations with this 3-mm-wide, shiny "Au Chinois" ribbon thread.
Long used in ornamental embroidery, metallic thread is a decorative thread with a metallic sheen that adds shimmer, texture, and a luxurious finish to textile projects. Unlike traditional embroidery thread, it is primarily intended to create visual effects by highlighting patterns, outlines, or specific details within a design.
What can you do with this metallic thread?
With its iridescent finish, this “Au Chinois” metallic thread catches the light and reveals shifting reflections depending on the viewing angle. It’s ideal for embellishing traditional or contemporary embroidery, personalizing a garment, a fashion accessory, a bag, a clutch, or even textile decorative items. It also works well in creations inspired by haute couture, stage costumes, or festive decorations where luminous effects are desired.
Let your creativity run wild by incorporating it into floral, geometric, or abstract patterns, monograms, or decorative embroidery. Its iridescent shimmer will add an elegant touch to your projects and highlight the details of your work. For inspiration, check out our embroidery tutorials and get started
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced creator, you’ll find plenty of technical guides and tutorials to help you with your projects. They’ll help you discover different techniques, learn various hand-embroidery stitches, and create polished designs with tips and tricks suited to all skill levels.
Details:
Composition: 100% polyester
Thread width: 3 mm
Sold in 30-meter spools.
