Valmue - yellow - wall piece - Ole Kortzau (OK)

Valmue - yellow - wall piece - Ole Kortzau (OK)

A poppy can seem both fragile and dramatic at the same time. It has delicate petals, yet its colour can be as strong as a small flaming point in the landscape. In this embroidery kit, Ole Kortzau has created a motif where the warm red and orange tones of the poppy are joined by clear yellow highlights, green leaves and a blue base. The result is a small wall piece with a strong colour effect, where the flower stands as the clear centre of the motif.

A poppy with sunny yellow colour play

The motif shows a single poppy that fills most of the picture surface. The flower unfolds in red, orange and deep dark red shades, giving the petals depth and movement. The yellow areas lie like light on the flower and make the motif feel warm and summery. The colours are intense, but they are held together by the simple form and calm composition.

The poppy stands on a dark green stem, rising from the base of the motif. To the left, there is a small green bud or leaf form, which gives the flower a counterbalance and creates balance in the picture. Beneath the flower lies a darker green leaf, stretching horizontally and almost supporting the large flower shape. This gives the motif a fine sense of weight, even though the petals themselves appear light.

The background is kept in pale yellow tones. The warm base highlights the yellow details of the poppy and gives the entire embroidery a sun-filled expression. At the bottom of the motif, there is a blue colour field, which creates contrast against the red and yellow colours. The blue base brings calm and makes the flower stand out even more clearly.

A small wall piece with strong colour and simple form

Valmue - yellow - wall piece - Ole Kortzau (OK) measures 17.5 x 13.5 cm. The small format makes the embroidery ideal as a framed wall piece, which can hang on its own or together with other botanical motifs. Although the size is modest, the motif has a striking presence. This is especially due to the contrast between the red poppy, the yellow background and the blue field at the bottom.

The embroidery is worked with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The matte and natural expression of the thread suits the motif well, because the colours gain fullness without becoming glossy or harsh. This gives the flower a textile expression, where the individual cross stitches help shape both light, shadow and movement.

As a finished piece of embroidery, the wall piece fits beautifully into a home where a small, colourful motif with artistic character is desired. It can be used as a warm element in a gallery wall, on a narrow wall space or as a personal gift for someone who loves flowers, colour and classic embroidery.

Haandarbejdets Fremme and Ole Kortzau’s floral universe

Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery kits where motif, materials and colours are carefully balanced. Here, you get an embroidery design with quality materials and a design rooted in a strong Danish needlework tradition. The combination of linen and Danish Flower Thread creates a finished result with both durability and textile depth.

With this motif, Ole Kortzau has created a poppy that does not attempt to reproduce every botanical detail. Instead, the focus is on the flower’s energy, colour and light movement. Poppy - yellow - wall piece - Ole Kortzau (OK) is therefore an embroidery kit for those who want a small piece of embroidery with warm colours, graphic strength and a clear floral atmosphere.