Crimson Cranes On Bamboo

Crimson cranes on bamboo The inspiration for this piece came from the focus fabric in true red/ green bamboo with a variety of folded hanging cranes. This is from the origami line oriental traditions for Robert Kaufman. There is a tradition of folding cranes for luck and to make wishes come true so I thought this was a meaningful gift for someone that you have special wishes for, it may be yourself. The combination of oriental design and holiday colors make this versatile enough for year round yet the red /gold colors are holiday festive. The bottom half is a roomy pocket lined on both sides with the same fabric as the front. There is a red corduroy trim border overlaid with feather stitch that gives elegant contrast. The narrow border is gold “print de soleil” by Hoffman. The outer frame is a flannel cream herringbone stripe called “woodrose in winter” by Moda. The backing is a deep crimson soft cotton twill. There is a hem at the top for a birch dowel which is left uncovered as it matches the border shade exactly. There are 2 circle medallions of cranes appliqued on flannel with decorative stitch. They hang on either side from a triple strand of yarn (homespun by lions brand) Cl"osed series of 6 15 x 20"