Angkor Wat Reflected in Muted Waters
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Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world, a sprawling 12th-century temple complex in northwestern Cambodia built as a Hindu shrine dedicated to Vishnu before later becoming a Buddhist sanctuary. Its distinctive five towers—rising like the fingers of an open hand—are the most recognizable feature of Khmer architecture and appear on the Cambodian flag. The temple's intricate stone carvings, vast reservoirs, and ingenious water management systems represent the pinnacle of medieval Southeast Asian engineering and artistry, attracting pilgrims and scholars for nearly a thousand years.
- Stitch count: 150 x 148
- 30 colors in the palette
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150 x 148 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch captures the iconic silhouette of Angkor Wat mirrored in still water, rendered in soft, cool tones that emphasize a contemplative mood. The 150×150 stitch count delivers fine architectural detail without excessive complexity, making it an accessible intermediate project. The muted palette of greens, grays, and blues creates an atmospheric effect that rewards careful color placement.
Stitched across 30 DMC thread colors on Aida fabric, this design balances visual impact with manageable stitching sessions. The reflection motif doubles your interest without doubling your pattern difficulty—both the temple and water are worked using the same straightforward counted cross-stitch techniques. Perfect for devotees of architectural needlework or anyone drawn to serene, meditative subjects, this pattern works equally well framed as wall art or as part of a travel-themed needlework collection.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 150 x 148 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.7 x 10.6 inches or 272 x 269 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.6 x 16.5 inches or 422 x 419 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
