Februar – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK)
- Motif: Early spring flowers in tall grass with yellow and blue flower heads rising against a light background.
- Size: 30 × 30 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Linen 12B
- Designer: Ole Kortzau
Februar – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK)
Love for Denmark
Cross Stitch of the Year 1990
"Februar – vægstykke – Ole Kortzau (OK)" (February) is an embroidery where the first signs of spring emerge through a dense and lively field of grass. Slender green blades rise from the lower edge, creating a vertical rhythm that fills the surface with movement. Among the grass, simple flowers lift in clear, bright colours.
The yellow flower heads appear like small points of light within the green. The blue flowers introduce a deeper tone, adding weight to the composition. Together they form a balanced colour palette, where the contrast between yellow and blue highlights the transition of the season. The light background provides space and air around the plants, emphasising the clarity of early spring.
The composition is built vertically. The repetition of the grass creates a dense structure, while the flowers break the rhythm with their rounded forms. This creates a subtle tension between density and lightness. The embroidery takes on a graphic quality while retaining the simplicity of the natural motif.
Danish Flower Thread gives the colours richness and depth. The fine HF linen 12B supports the details of the slender blades and small flower heads. The surface gains a calm textile character that highlights the craftsmanship of the embroidery.
As a wall piece, this design works as a poetic marker of the beginning of the year. It can stand alone or be part of a series representing the months. For retailers, the design offers a nature motif with a clear seasonal identity, appealing to customers who seek embroidery with botanical inspiration and a clean Nordic expression.
