Cords are a very important part of Japanese embroidery motifs. They hang from fans, tie up bags, and flow around in the wind. Despite how difficult they look, they are very easy to do once you get the hang of it.
Updated with additional pictures on how this looks stitched, both front and back
The cord is a modified X stitch, or cross stitch, in which you overlap them as you go. It’s also a very useful technique for corset flossing or just adding some texture to printed fabric.
Let me know if it is confusing at all. I tried to be as clear as I could illustrating it, but I never know…
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