Silken flowers

I have been wanting to embroider this design for a long time. It is inspired by the embroideries of Kurenai-Kai, Japan. I have used Pearsall Silks. The leaves are executed in needlepainting i.e. long and short stitch, the stems are worked in stem stitch and the flower buds are worked in satin stitch.

It was the simplicity of the design that gives it its particular distinction. The luminosity of the silk adds that exquisite touch of light.