Bonsai Tree in Ceramic Pot Cross-Stitch
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Bonsai—the Japanese art of cultivating miniature trees—requires decades of patient pruning and wiring to achieve these dramatically styled forms. A single specimen can live for centuries, passed down through generations. The gnarled, twisted trunks you see represent years of careful manipulation, transforming ordinary saplings into living sculptures that embody balance, restraint, and harmony with nature.
- Stitch count: 190 x 166
- 21 colors in the palette
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190 x 166 stitches 21 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures a mature bonsai in a shallow ceramic vessel, rendered in muted greens and grays across 190 x 190 stitches. The design showcases intricate shading throughout the gnarled trunk and foliage canopy, demanding advanced stitching skills to blend 21 DMC thread colors seamlessly. The composition balances botanical realism with the meditative aesthetic of the bonsai art form, making it an ideal project for experienced needleworkers seeking a contemplative, nature-inspired piece that celebrates the artistry of miniature tree cultivation.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 190 x 166 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 13.6 x 11.9 inches or 345 x 301 mm
Suggested Material Size: 19.5 x 17.8 inches or 495 x 451 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
