JACQUELINE STRANO
HANDMADE EMBROIDERY ART FROM BROOKLYN
ABOUT ME
Welcome to Ricamo Strano, where artist and fashion historian Jacqueline Strano weaves history, memory, and personal story into handmade embroidery art. With a background in fashion, visual culture, and textile history, Jacqueline creates custom pieces that reimagine vintage and historical photographs through thread, giving new life to forgotten moments. Her work is a conversation between past and present, layered with texture, emotion, and meaning.
5
Years
With over 5 years of hands-on experience, I’ve developed a deep and nuanced understanding of various fabrics, thread types, and modern digital design techniques.
Experience
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Join mindful embroidery classes for creatives and beginners, led by artist and experienced instructor Jacqueline Strano. These calm, supportive workshops explore slow stitching as a path to creativity, presence, and personal restoration. Whether online or in-person, you’ll learn hand embroidery techniques while nurturing focus, emotional well-being, and self-expression. With years of teaching at institutions like Parsons School of Design, Jacqueline offers artistic expertise and a gentle, mindful approach in every session.
Floral Hoops
Elegant blooms stitched with intricate details.
Thread Art Frames
Contemporary threads crafted into modern art pieces.
Custom Wearables
Personalized embroidered shirts, jackets, and more.
Gift Sets
Hand-embroidered collections made for special ocassions.
Consulting Services
Historical Costume Consulting & Research
Looking for expert historical costume consulting to ensure authentic, period-accurate clothing and accessories for your characters or productions? With over 20 years of experience in fashion history research and teaching, I specialize in detailed historical costume research and consulting for writers, costume designers, stylists, filmmakers, and creative professionals.
Services include historical costume research for books, scripts, and screenplays; costume consulting for film, theater, and photoshoots; fashion accuracy review and manuscript editing; and custom research on textile history and material culture. Whether you need help with period clothing authenticity, vintage costume sourcing, or culturally informed dress accuracy, I offer personalized guidance to elevate your storytelling and production design.
Get expert guidance on fabric selection, design techniques, and production strategy. Perfect your embroidery projects with professional advice tailored to your brand.
ABOUT ME
CRAFTING STORIES, ONE STITCH AT A TIME
I am passionate embroidery artist dedicated to transforming plain fabric into expressive works of art through the beauty of thread. Our journey is rooted in a deep appreciation for the elegance and tradition of hand embroidery, while embracing modern creativity and design. From delicately detailed floral hoops that brighten interiors to personalized apparel that tells a unique story, each piece we create is thoughtfully designed and meticulously hand-stitched with love, patience, and precision.
COLORFUL PATTERNS
Textured Designs
Nature-Inspired Art
Custom Commissions
FROM THE BLOG
Stories in Stitches
