Portrait in Warm Sepia Tones
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The distinctive handlebar mustache visible in this portrait reflects early 20th-century grooming standards, when such facial hair was a mark of maturity and social standing. A full, well-maintained mustache required dedicated styling with wax or pomade and conveyed authority and respectability across many cultures of that era. This particular style—broad, symmetrical, and elegantly curved—represents the refined masculine aesthetic popular among distinguished gentlemen during the Edwardian period.
- Stitch count: 180 x 180
- 17 colors in the palette
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180 x 180 stitches 17 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch portrait captures a distinguished figure in soft sepia and warm neutral hues, rendered across 180×180 stitches with 17 DMC thread colors. The advancing skill level rewards patient needleworkers with subtle shading that builds dimension through careful color blending—particularly in the face and hair, where tonal shifts create realistic facial contours. The warm peachy-pink background, dotted with cream highlights, frames the subject with an almost vintage-photograph quality, making this an ideal counted cross-stitch project for those seeking to master portraiture on Aida fabric.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 180 x 180 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.9 x 12.9 inches or 327 x 327 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18.8 x 18.8 inches or 477 x 477 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
