Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 2 (recto) 1554

This page from Matteo Pagano's 1554 book "Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne" is a collection of decorative stitch patterns meant to be used for needlepoint embroidery. Displayed in rows of various geometric patterns, the book was intended to teach women how to create elegant and intricate stitch patterns on fabric, reflecting the popularity of needlework as a form of feminine craft during the Renaissance. The designs in this book are still relevant today and can be used to create contemporary textile art.