Cranes
RIOLIS 0028-PT
Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Figure of a background is put on an canvas. Separate elements (Town in the middle) are embroidered with a cross stitch under the scheme.

The kit contains fabric for the work, thread & thread sorter, a needle for embroidery, an instruction and a chart. Frame is not included.

RIOLIS cross stitch kit Cranes depicts dancing on the snow Japanese birds. The most romantic time for these majestic birds is the beginning of spring when the snow has not melted yet on the fields. They are so keen to awaken the feelings of their spouse (cranes mate for life) that they utterly devote to the joy of the natural dance moves while fluffy snowflakes are flying from the sky.

Cranes is a frequent motif in different kinds of traditional arts in Japan. Etched image of the birds amazes by refined simplicity of symbolism. A pair of cranes in the kit symbolizes a successful and endless family union.

RIOLIS offers not an ordinary version of cross stitch - partial embroidery. Background has already been printed on 14 ct Zweigart Aida. Being embroidered birds become particularly lively and convex. In order to increase the effect, several types of techniques are used: cross stitch and half-cross. The kit for needlework includes 20 colours of Anchor stranded cotton threads. The size of finished picture is 30 x 40 cm.

You won't miss summertime - just add snowy romance to your home!