Sol og huse - small bell pull - Else Thordur Hansen (ETH)
- Motif: Fine cross stitch bell pull featuring small colourful houses arranged in a vertical row beneath a warm sun. A simple and graphic motif with a cosy town atmosphere and decorative details.
- Size: 4 x 22 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Linen 12B
- Designer: Else Thordur Hansen (ETH)
Sol og huse - small bell pull - Else Thordur Hansen (ETH)
"Sun and Houses" - small bell pull - Else Thordur Hansen (ETH) is an atmospheric embroidery design in cross stitch with a light and graphic expression. The motif consists of a vertical row of small houses in clear colours. At the top, a warm sun radiates, bringing the composition together and creating a calm overall balance.
The houses vary in shape and colour. They appear in yellow, red and blue shades, adding life and variation. The simple facades and small details create a gentle rhythm throughout the entire bell pull. At the bottom, the motif is completed with stylised trees that add balance and depth.
The format is narrow and elongated. This makes the bell pull ideal for hanging, where it can move freely and lightly. The small bell at the bottom provides a refined finish and emphasises the classic expression.
The embroidery is stitched in cross stitch on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen fabric 12B using Danish Flower Thread. The materials ensure clear colours and a defined stitch pattern. The linen also provides a beautiful texture that supports the graphic motif.
Bell pulls have a long tradition in Nordic needlework. They were often used as decorative hangings by doors or in windows. Here, they function both as decoration and as a small handmade element in the home.
Sun and Houses - small bell pull - Else Thordur Hansen (ETH) suits both modern and classic interiors. It can hang on its own or be combined with other small embroidery designs. The motif adds colour and a light, cosy atmosphere.
About Haandarbejdets Fremme
Haandarbejdets Fremme has for many years worked to preserve and develop Danish embroidery traditions. Bell pulls are part of this history. They were especially popular in the mid-20th century, often embroidered as gifts or for home decoration.
An interesting detail is that bell pulls were often designed with repetition and rhythm in the pattern. This made them both decorative and well suited to the long, narrow format. This design continues that tradition in a more contemporary and colourful interpretation.
