Radha Krishna in Jewel-Toned Gold Brocade
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Radha and Krishna are foundational figures in Hindu theology and devotional poetry, representing divine love and the soul's longing for union with the sacred. Their story, rooted in the Bhagavata Purana and immortalized in texts like the Gita Govinda, celebrates the essence of *bhakti*—the yoga of loving devotion. Krishna's blue complexion and flute symbolize transcendent joy and music, while Radha embodies the soul in ecstatic yearning. Together, they are the supreme expression of love (*prema*) in Indian mysticism, inspiring centuries of painting, sculpture, poetry, and devotional song across South Asia.
- Stitch count: 153 x 234
- 50 colors in the palette
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153 x 234 stitches 50 colors
Pattern description
Radha and Krishna emerge from this 153×153 counted cross-stitch design in rich, ornate splendor, dressed in golden brocade and jewel tones that demand a 50-color DMC palette. The composition places them in intimate proximity, their blue skin and elaborate crowns rendered in intricate detail against layers of gold, emerald, sapphire, and magenta silks. This advanced-level needlework captures the opulence and devotional intensity central to Hindu sacred art, with every stitch contributing to the regal draping and gilded ornamentation that defines classical Indian courtly portraiture.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 153 x 234 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.9 x 16.7 inches or 278 x 425 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.8 x 22.6 inches or 428 x 575 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
