Florentine stitch

Bargello work, also known as Florentine stitch, is a type of embroidery characterized by flat, vertical stitches laid parallel to the canvas weave. These stitches are arranged in a wavy zigzag pattern, often using gradating tones of a single color or contrasting colors. This technique, also called cushion stitch or flame stitch, has been practiced since the 17th century and is exemplified by Italian chairs found in the Bargello Museum in Florence. Unlike cross-stitch, which crosses intersections diagonally, Bargello stitches follow the canvas weave.12