Ribs - wall hanging - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Ribs - wall hanging - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

"Ribs" (Redcurrants) - wall hanging - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is an embroidery kit with a lush botanical motif. The embroidery shows redcurrant branches with dense clusters of pink-red berries, small green berries and characteristic lobed leaves.

The motif has a lively expression, while the colours remain calm and natural. The red berries create a focal point, while the leaves give the motif fullness and variation.

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 12B. The finished wall hanging measures 22 x 22 cm.

Redcurrant branches with berries at different stages

The motif consists of several redcurrant branches that cross one another and fill the square surface. The fine branches connect flowers, leaves and berries in a dense composition.

The berries sit in small clusters. Some are embroidered in clear pink and red shades. Others are still green, giving the motif a natural play of colour. The difference between ripe and unripe berries makes the motif more lively.

The red berries appear as small points of colour between the leaves. They add warmth to the embroidery and make the redcurrant bush easy to recognise.

Lobed leaves in many green shades

The leaves fill a large part of the motif. They are embroidered in several green shades, from light and fresh tones to deeper olive and dark green colours.

The lobed shapes give the leaves character. At the same time, they turn in different directions, adding movement and depth to the motif.

The darker leaves give weight to the composition. The lighter leaves create air and variation. Together, they form a lush frame around the berry clusters.

A small botanical wall piece

The finished wall hanging measures 22 x 22 cm. The square format suits the dense plant motif well and makes the embroidery easy to place in the home.

"Ribs" (Redcurrants) - wall hanging can hang on its own as a small botanical picture. It can also be combined with other plant and berry motifs to create a gathered wall of nature embroideries.

The motif is well suited to a kitchen, dining room, holiday home or other rooms where you want a classic embroidery connected to the garden and the plants of the seasons.

Danish Flower Thread on linen 12B

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread. The thread gives the pink, red and green shades a soft and natural expression.

The fabric is Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 12B. The fine structure suits the small berries, thin branches and leaf edges well. It gives a detailed result without making the motif feel heavy.

The light linen background makes the green leaves and red berries stand out clearly. At the same time, the embroidery keeps a light and classic expression.

Gerda Bengtsson and Haandarbejdets Fremme’s botanical tradition

Gerda Bengtsson is known for her plant embroideries, where the forms of nature are transformed into cross stitch with great precision. In Redcurrants - wall hanging - Gerda Bengtsson (GB), it is especially the interplay between leaves, berries and branches that carries the motif.

Haandarbejdets Fremme has a strong tradition of botanical embroideries and high-quality materials. Here, the shapes and colours of the redcurrant bush become a small wall hanging with a clear natural character.

Redcurrants - wall hanging - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is an embroidery kit for those who love berry motifs, plants and classic cross stitch. The finished result becomes a lush and decorative wall hanging with quality from Haandarbejdets Fremme.