Maj – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK)
- Motif: Blooming spring meadow with red, yellow and blue flowers in front of a calm sea and a green island beneath a bright sky
- Size: 30 × 30 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Linen 12B
- Designer: Ole Kortzau
Maj – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK)
Love for Denmark
Cross Stitch of the Year 1990
May – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK) is an embroidery in which spring is in full bloom. In the foreground, a dense flower meadow spreads across the surface with red, yellow and blue blossoms. They stand side by side in a lively rhythm, while slender white stems and green leaves create lightness and movement.
Beyond the flowers, the landscape opens toward the sea. The water lies calm in horizontal lines that give the composition depth and perspective. On the horizon, a green island with yellow fields appears as a fixed point between sea and sky. Above, a bright sky stretches across the motif with fine horizontal strokes.
The colour scheme is clear and saturated. The primary flower colours bring energy, while the blue tones of the sea create calm. Green shades unify the composition. Danish Flower Thread gives the embroidery fullness and intensity of colour, and linen 12B from Haandarbejdets Fremme adds natural texture that enhances the graphic expression.
This wall piece is part of the series depicting the months of the year and expresses the lushness and light of May. The embroidery is rooted in the design tradition of Haandarbejdets Fremme, with its focus on nature, colour and composition. Within a retail assortment, the design offers a strong seasonal motif with broad appeal, addressing customers who seek embroidery with clear colours, landscape depth and solid craftsmanship.
