刺繍

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 刺繍, read ししゅう, combines needle piercing 刺 with decorative stitching 繍 as the name of an embroidery technique.
• Basic usage: 布に花を刺繍する is the act of stitching a design, while 刺繍が入った袋 refers to the resulting decoration.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing meanings
  • It is a technique of making designs with thread on cloth, distinct from painted 絵 or printed patterns.