Valmue – rosa – vægstykke – Ole Kortzau (OK)

Valmue – rosa – vægstykke – Ole Kortzau (OK)

A poppy can look almost weightless, as if it is only just holding on to its stem. In this embroidery kit, Ole Kortzau has captured precisely that lightness. The motif shows a single poppy unfolding in warm red, orange and pink tones. The flower stands against a pale pink background, giving the embroidery a soft and poetic expression. It is a small wall piece, but the motif has great impact because the colours are clear and the form is simple.

A poppy with warm colours and soft movement

The motif is built around the red poppy, which stands slightly bent on a green stem. The flower petals are embroidered in several shades, where orange, red, deep wine red and pink blend into one another. This gives the flower life and depth, without making the expression feel heavy. The warm colours make the poppy stand out clearly against the delicate background.

On the left, there is an upright floral form, which can be seen as a poppy bud or a petal viewed from the side. It has a strong yellow-orange centre and darker red shadows along the edge. To the right, the open flower spreads out with soft, almost fluttering forms. The pink colour in the petals connects the motif with the background and gives the embroidery a calm overall expression.

The green stem and small leaves create a fine contrast to the warm colours of the flower. The stem has a gentle curve, which gives the motif movement. It does not feel stiff or symmetrical. On the contrary, the poppy is allowed to stand as a natural plant reaching towards the light.

A small wall piece with a modern botanical expression

Poppy - pink - wall piece - Ole Kortzau (OK) measures 18 x 14 cm. The horizontal format makes the embroidery well suited as a small framed picture. It can hang on its own on a narrow wall or become part of a collection of botanical embroideries. The motif has a simple and contemporary expression, while still preserving the classic textile warmth that makes embroidery so special.

The pink background is an important part of the motif. It lies as a discreet colour surface behind the poppy and gives the picture a soft atmosphere. Instead of a neutral background, the flower is given a space around it. This makes the embroidery more painterly and creates a fine balance between the graphic and the organic.

The embroidery is worked with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The thread gives the colours a natural and slightly matte character. It suits the delicate expression of the poppy well, where shades and small colour shifts help shape the flower.

Haandarbejdets Fremme and Ole Kortzau’s eye for flowers

Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery kits where fine materials, clear motifs and strong design traditions go hand in hand. Here, you get an embroidery design where linen, Danish Flower Thread and the colours of the motif are carefully balanced. This creates a finished result with both quality and classic durability.

With this motif, Ole Kortzau has created a poppy that feels both simple and expressive. The form is reduced, but not lacking in detail. The warm petals, the curved stem and the pink background together create an embroidery kit with calm, colour and botanical poetry.