Golden Flame with Colorful Wings Diwali
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A diya is a traditional earthenware oil lamp lit during Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. The small flame symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, making the diya one of the most iconic and sacred elements of the celebration across India and the diaspora.
- Stitch count: 65 x 63
- 9 colors in the palette
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65 x 63 stitches 9 colors
Pattern description
A stylized oil lamp—or diya—glows at the heart of this cheerful counted cross-stitch design, rendered in warm golds and oranges that capture the flicker of candlelight. Above it, a jewel-toned flame rises in luminous yellows, while symmetrical wings in hot pink and cool blue stretch outward, creating a festive, almost magical quality. The 65 × 65 stitch count keeps the piece compact and achievable.
Working this pattern requires just nine DMC thread colors, making it ideal for beginner stitchers eager to explore needlework without overwhelming complexity. The gradient shading from deep orange to pale yellow adds dimension and visual interest, rewarding careful color placement with professional-looking results on standard Aida fabric.
Display this finished piece as a small framed accent during Diwali season, or gift it to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Its bright, optimistic palette and compact size make it perfect for a small shelf, a greeting card, or the first project in a stitcher's collection.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 65 x 63 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.6 x 4.5 inches or 118 x 114 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.5 x 10.4 inches or 268 x 264 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
