Hand embroidery as art therapy for children

Children are often defined as those having a dynamic personality and able to follow through on their life process. The visual work serves as a communication tool and as a reflection of their feelings. According to Koster (2001), this reflection will continue growing until it reaches maturity. The art created by a child has a different interpretation than that created by an adult. Lowenfeld (1975) asserted that every child is creatively portrayed. This statement is consistent with the idea of a child which is always to explore something new. The word creativity comes from the Latin word "creare," which means "to make." and the Greek word "creare" means "accommodate."