A restful grove of cypress trees comprises this graceful double-ended runner. The design has its origins in a scarf from a bride’s trousseau from the Greek islands and beautifully illustrates how historic motifs were incorporated into folk embroidery. Cypress trees were associated with death and mourning in antiquity but later came to symbolize eternal life and immortality, and are frequently seen in many types of ancient art from the Mediterranean world. This elegant runner is worked in the original palette of warm red, old gold, and vibrant green. 
 
Finished size: (actual area of embroidery is 16-3/4 x 23-1/2"
Stitch count: 219x303 sts/ 13350 total sts
 
Also available as a Kit or Paper pattern