AN exhibition featuring famous work from a prominent museum is coming to Broadway.

Embroidered clothing from The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has been loaned to the Broadway Museum and Art Gallery until September for the exhibition Embroidered Bodies.

The selection of clothing includes an eighteenth-century Englishman's waistcoat, right through to a Japanese coat from the beginning of the 20th century.

The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through Egypt, the Greek Islands, Saudi Arabia, Central Asia, Pakistan, India and China.

Embroidered Bodies has been curated by Aimée Payton, Eastern Art administrator at the Ashmolean Museum.

She said: "We have some stunning embroideries in our stores, many of which have never been on display before so I am very excited to share these wonderful pieces with visitors to The Broadway Museum.

"There are hundreds of different ways to make an embroidery stitch. Some techniques, such as chain stitch, are universal and mastered by embroiderers everywhere.

"Others are often only found in specific countries. The stitches chosen can be our first clue in revealing the story of each garment.

"Delicate stitches exquisitely depict animals, flowers, people, and patterns that can provide fascinating information about the wearer.

"I am fascinated by how much the choice of stitches can tell us so much.

"Stitches can help identify where something was made, who wore it, and often why.

"I am drawn to garments that do not seem to fit the story exactly as they usually have a complicated story.

"Maybe they were made for a traveller, for the export market, or have been altered to update the style. “

Embroidered Bodies tells many stories, giving an insight into how these garments would have been made and worn.

The exhibition runs until September 10 and normal admission charges apply.

For more information on the exhibition or talks telephone 01386 859047 or email Events@broadwaymuseum.org.uk