Vinranke - doily / napkin - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)
- Motif: Botanical cross stitch embroidery featuring golden grapes, green vine leaves and twisting tendrils arranged as a decorative wreath.
- Size: 15 × 15 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Linen 12B
- Designer: Gerda Bengtsson
Vinranke - doily / napkin - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)
"Vinranke" (Grapevine) - doily / napkin - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is a classic embroidery design in cross stitch inspired by ripe grapevines and the warm colours of late summer. The motif is shaped as a circular wreath with full grape clusters, green leaves and twisting tendrils.
The golden grapes create a beautiful contrast against the many green shades of the leaves. The delicate tendrils add movement and a natural expression to the motif. The wreath feels both simple and richly detailed and highlights Gerda Bengtsson’s characteristic botanical style.
The embroidery has a calm and harmonious appearance that suits table settings and smaller textiles beautifully. The open centre gives the motif lightness and balance, while the many leaves and grape clusters add fullness and depth. The colours evoke thoughts of late summer, gardens and ripe grapes warming in the sun.
The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen fabric 12B. The fine linen makes it possible to create small and precise cross stitches with many details. The shades of the thread add life and variation to the motif. Together, the materials create a classic embroidery design with beautiful texture and a distinct handmade expression.
The doily / napkin works both as a practical textile and as a decorative table detail. The botanical motif fits beautifully into both classic and nature-inspired interiors. The design is especially suited to late summer and autumn, though it can be enjoyed throughout the year.
About Haandarbejdets Fremme
Since 1928, Haandarbejdets Fremme has played an important role in Danish embroidery art. The organisation is known for designs focused on quality, craftsmanship and timeless design language.
Gerda Bengtsson created some of the organisation’s most popular botanical motifs. Her designs combine naturalistic details with calm colours and a simple Nordic expression. As a result, the embroidery designs continue to be popular among embroiderers both in Denmark and abroad.
