Bright Blue and Gold Jewel-Toned Hamsa
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The hamsa, or Hand of Fatima, is an ancient protective amulet found across Middle Eastern, North African, and Mediterranean cultures. The open hand design—rendered here in symmetrical, pixelated form—represents a ward against evil eye and a symbol of blessing and safeguarding. Its bilateral symmetry and radial composition have made it a cornerstone of both traditional textile arts and contemporary geometric needle-work, where its symbolic geometry translates naturally into cross-stitch's grid-based structure.
- Stitch count: 30 x 31
- 5 colors in the palette
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30 x 31 stitches 5 colors
Pattern description
This striking counted cross-stitch captures a protective hamsa hand in jewel-toned blues and accents of golden yellow, set against a dark navy base. The geometric pixel rendering emphasizes the hand's symmetry with a bold, modern aesthetic that suits contemporary décor. At just 30×30 stitches using five DMC thread colors, the design is ideal for beginners looking to build confidence with a compact, visually rewarding project that works up quickly on Aida fabric.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 30 x 31 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.1 x 2.2 inches or 54 x 56 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8 x 8.1 inches or 204 x 206 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
