Embroidered art objects: when thread becomes material

Embroidery can move beyond decoration on a flat textile surface and become a way to build objects. Shapes and volumes take form through thread, giving familiar items a distinctive textile character.

At Marini Ricami 1986, we combine artistic exploration with industrial embroidery techniques to develop complex, customised three-dimensional objects.

From stitching to structure

The starting idea is to use embroidery as part of the object’s structure. Technical padding, textile supports, specialist yarns and layered processes can produce:

• Soft or semi-rigid three-dimensional objects
• Textured surfaces with visible depth
• Recognisable details that retain their textile character

The result combines a craft-inspired appearance with the precision and repeatability of an industrial process.

Realism reinterpreted through textiles

An everyday object, piece of fruit or decorative form can be recreated in thread without losing the expressive quality of the material. Glossy, matte and technical yarns can be combined with mesh, tulle, appliqués, raised stitches, studs or sequins.

Rather than copying an object exactly, the process translates its shape and texture into a textile language.

Watermelon slice created with three-dimensional embroidery

Applications for creative and industrial projects

Fashion and accessories: details for bags, footwear and garments, charms and decorative pieces.

Interiors and design: textile objects, wall panels, artistic cushions and dimensional elements for residential or commercial spaces.

Retail and visual merchandising: installations and display objects for windows, stores and showrooms.

Art and limited editions: one-off pieces or small series developed with artists and brands.

Automotive, yachting and aviation: decorative interior elements, with materials and performance assessed against each project’s technical requirements.

We can begin with a sketch, concept or visual reference and develop it into a physical textile object.

Three-dimensional embroidered Christmas ornament

Discuss your idea

Contact us to turn a concept into a textile object, from initial development through production.