Athene II - eyeglass case - H.M. Queen Margrethe II (HMDM)

Athene II - eyeglass case - H.M. Queen Margrethe II (HMDM)

An eyeglass case can be a practical everyday item, but it can also be a small piece of embroidery with great personality. Athena II - eyeglass case - H.M. Queen Margrethe II (HMDM) is an embroidery kit with a striking, graphic and symbolic motif, where the name refers to Athena from Greek mythology. Athena is the goddess of wisdom, war and art, and she is also the patron goddess of the Greek capital, Athens. This gives the motif a strong story, where form, colour and function meet in a small useful item with an artistic expression.

A graphic motif inspired by Athena

The motif is built around a clear symmetry. On the surface of the eyeglass case, two large, round circular fields appear as the central forms of the motif. They are surrounded by coloured rings and dark central fields, giving the design depth and intensity. The circular fields create an alert and powerful expression, without making the motif naturalistic.

Around the central forms, dark and coloured lines curve in elegant sweeps. They create an ornamental structure, where blue, green, red, turquoise and black details play against the light linen background. The lines give the motif movement and connect the graphic fields across the eyeglass case.

In the image, the motif is shown in two colour expressions. The upper one works with blue and green contrasts, while the lower one has a warmer character with red, turquoise and dark tones. Both versions highlight the mirrored structure of the motif and give the eyeglass case a strong visual character.

A small embroidery kit with a clear function

The finished eyeglass case measures 17 x 10 cm. The format suits the elongated form of the motif well, allowing the graphic lines to spread across the surface. Once the embroidery is finished, the case can be used for glasses, sunglasses or as a small decorative textile item in a bag.

Athena II - eyeglass case - H.M. Queen Margrethe II (HMDM) is embroidered with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 12B. The fine linen gives a precise foundation for the many lines and colour fields in the motif. Danish Flower Thread has a soft and natural expression, making the colours clear without appearing harsh.

This embroidery kit is ideal for those who enjoy small projects with graphic strength. It is not a traditional floral motif, but a design with symbolism, contrasts and decorative edge. The finished result becomes both useful and eye-catching.

Haandarbejdets Fremme and royal design

Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery kits where materials, patterns and design tradition are carefully balanced. In this kit, linen 12B, Danish Flower Thread and a motif with a distinctive artistic character come together. This creates an embroidery design with both the calm of needlework and a more modern graphic expression.

Designed by H.M. Queen Margrethe II, the motif shows a clear sense of form, symbolism and scenic effect. With its inspiration from Athena, the eyeglass case has a connection to Greek mythology, art and wisdom. The sweeping lines, mirrored forms and strong colours make this embroidery kit a small project with great character.