The Vlachernai Peacocks table runner folk embroidery download PDF pattern is a gloriously regal design featuring confronted peacocks, a symbol of renewal and rebirth frequently seen in Byzantine art, especially the type of decorations used at the imperial palace of Vlachernai in Constantinople. The peacocks rest atop a border of overlapping diamonds which is then ornamented with a graceful outer border of leaves and stars. Worked in a jewel-tone color palette of turquoise, ruby red, golden olive, and turquoise, this stunning table runner will grace any home.
 
Finished size (exclusive of hemming): 9-3/8 x 18-3/4 inches  
Stitch count: 143 x 287stitch area/15888 cross stitches
 
You Will Need:
One 14x23” piece of 30ct Vanilla linen
DMC Floss:
42 yds 3808 turquoise ultra very dk
27 yds 221 shell pink very dk
17 yds 733 golden olive light
4 yds 598 turquoise light
 
Also available as a Kit or Paper Pattern.