Robinie – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Robinie – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

A single tree can tell surprisingly much. In this cross stitch embroidery, the robinia stands alone with its dark trunk, fine branches and light green foliage, giving the motif both calmness and elegance. The expression is simple, yet full of life and balance.

The leaves form a soft, rounded crown around the tree and create a harmonious image with a clear botanical character. The green tones add depth, while the dark branches emphasise the structure of the tree. Gerda Bengtsson had a special ability to simplify the forms of nature without losing their character, and this is clearly seen in this design.

The embroidery is worked in cross stitch and has a classic, timeless expression. The motif works beautifully as a small wall piece on its own, but it also pairs well with other botanical motifs from Haandarbejdets Fremme. The simple composition makes it easy to place in both modern and more traditional interiors.

The robinia is often associated with strength and lightness at the same time. The tree is known for its elegant growth form and delicate foliage, which creates an almost airy silhouette. This gives the motif a calm and almost meditative atmosphere, making it pleasant to have in the home.

The embroidery is stitched on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B using Danish Flower Thread. The thread creates clear stitches and beautiful colour variations, while the texture of the linen highlights the fine details of the leaves and branches. The result is a classic embroidery with strong decorative value.

The small size makes the project manageable and suitable for both beginners and experienced embroiderers. Robinia - wall piece - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is therefore a fine choice for anyone looking for a botanical embroidery with simplicity, depth and a calm expression.

About Haandarbejdets Fremme

For many years, Haandarbejdets Fremme has been known for nature-inspired motifs where flowers, trees and plants take centre stage. Gerda Bengtsson was one of the most important designers in this tradition and created motifs that are still embroidered and collected today.

An interesting detail is that many of her tree and flower motifs were used as small botanical studies in the home. They functioned almost like embroidered botanical illustrations, where each species became its own small work of art in cross stitch. Robinia is a beautiful example of this special tradition.