Muted Pastel Buddhist Dagoba in Cool Tones
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A dagoba (or stupa) is an ancient Buddhist reliquary monument, originally built to house sacred remains or objects. These domed structures, prominent across Sri Lanka and other Buddhist lands, symbolize enlightenment and the ascension of the spirit. Their radiating mandala-like form embodies Buddhist cosmology and remains central to pilgrimage and worship traditions.
- Stitch count: 119 x 120
- 25 colors in the palette
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119 x 120 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch captures a serene stupa rising against a soft, lavender-blue sky rendered in cool pastels. The 119×119-stitch design uses 25 DMC thread colors to build gentle gradations across the dome, creating depth and dimension through subtle color shifts rather than bold contrast. The composition centers the architectural form with quiet landscape elements, evoking peaceful contemplation.
Intermediate stitchers will appreciate the color blending challenges and the meditative rhythm of working through so many thread shades across a square format. The cool palette—soft blues, pale greens, whites, and muted golds—produces a calm, almost ethereal mood perfect for framing as sacred decor or gifting to meditation practitioners. Aida fabric and the provided DMC palette make this accessible, while the delicate tonal shifts reward patient, careful needlework.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 119 x 120 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.5 x 8.6 inches or 216 x 218 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.4 x 14.5 inches or 366 x 368 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
