James Norbury in his introduction of his book Counted Thread Embroidery noted that embroidery began with the passing of time from cavemen, who were hunters and gathers, who later learnt to become spinners and weavers of yarn. Soon learning to decorate the cloth with bright embroideries into which thye told stories about the magic that formed the basis of their beliefs.
Cross Stitch Pieces
Over the years I have picked up a large number of kits. these contain everything one needs to complete the picture.