An exquisite crafting piece
This Byzantine acanthus is a wonderful piece of decoration that will complement the look of any surroundings. The best part? You can do it yourself! Anyone can do it, regardless of how skilled you are at embroidering. This beautiful acanthus design is found throughout the ancient and Mediterranean world and makes a great embroidery pattern for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.
Byzantine Acanthus Embroidery Kit specifications
A piece of art you’ll enjoy completing
High-quality materials
The design itself is stamped with waterproof archival ink on 100% Kona cotton (so you can wash the fabrics after if you like). DMC 100% cotton embroidery floss is also included.
What else is there?
John James size 7 embroidery needle, How To Embroider instruction booklet, a reusable stitch diagram (simply tape it to a window or lightbox and trace onto the fabric of your choice), and 6′ bamboo embroidery hoop.
An eco-friendly kit
These kits are 100% reusable or recyclable and are packaged in environmentally friendly packaging (no plastic!).
Made in the USA
You’ll be delighted to know that this exquisite embroidery kit is made with carefulness and love right here, in the USA!
Ancient beauty for the modern world
Looking for some inspiration to create an easy to complete yet stunningly beautiful embroidery pattern, we went through the finest examples of beautiful art. That’s how we discovered the Byzantine Acanthus design!
About Avlea Folk Embroidery
Avlea Folk Embroidery is a small business and online shop owned and operated by designer, Krista West, in Salem, Oregon. I travel regularly to Greece to be inspired by the vibrant colors and designs of historic Mediterranean textiles. I translate these designs into beautiful kits for the modern maker and my unique geometric and art-inspired designs appeal to a wide variety of crafters.
I am passionate about providing a crafting experience that is authentic, vibrant, and joyful. My vision is to bring ancient beauty to the modern world!
Designed In
Salem, Oregon
Established
2016
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