Date of Award
1973
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Art
First Reader
Unknown
Abstract
The origins of most types of needlework in general are not known exactly. There are examples of embroidery in early Egypt, Rome and Greece. It was developed later in the Orient, in Europe, England, and even later in America. Other types of needlework have similar histories.
There is not much information on the origin of the afghan itself. They were made (usually embroidered) as far back as the Victorian age in England and were used as carriage robes.
Recommended Citation
Nichols, Becky, "A Brief Summary of the Origin of Afghans and Knitting" (1973). Honors Theses. 444.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/honors_theses/444