Village Woman in Rose Carrying Green Apples
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Apples hold deep symbolic meaning across cultures—in Indian tradition, they represent health, abundance, and the fruits of honest labor. Village women have long carried produce to market or home in this balanced, dignified manner, a practice that reflects both the practical necessity of daily provisioning and the grace developed through generations of this work. The apple itself, though not native to India's warmest regions, became an important crop in cooler hill stations and has featured in South Asian folklore and commerce for centuries.
- Stitch count: 85 x 192
- 20 colors in the palette
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85 x 192 stitches 20 colors
Pattern description
This 85-stitch counted cross-stitch pattern captures a quietly graceful figure in warm rustic tones. The woman wears a flowing rose-red garment that dominates the composition, balanced by the soft sage-green apples she balances overhead and carries at her side. The muted color palette—dusty rose, earthy browns, and soft greens—creates a nostalgic, vintage mood evocative of traditional village life.
Stitched across 20 DMC thread colors, this intermediate-skill design works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric and suits stitchers ready to blend multiple shades for dimensional skin tones and fabric folds. The upright pose and vertical composition make it an ideal framed piece for home décor, particularly in spaces celebrating cultural heritage or agricultural themes. Its modest scale makes it suitable for small frames or as part of a larger gallery wall.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 85 x 192 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.1 x 13.7 inches or 154 x 348 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12 x 19.6 inches or 304 x 498 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
