Empire Lyre

This needlepoint canvas draws its inspiration from the elegance of the Empire style and early 19th-century French decorative arts. At the center of the composition, a majestic lyre, a timeless symbol of music, harmony, and the arts, is enthroned, surrounded by a delicate wreath of foliage and stylized flowers.

The floral frame structures the design with balance and refinement. Deep blue foliage converses with golden and ivory touches in a luminous and sophisticated palette. The ensemble evokes the painted decors, precious silks, and ornaments that adorned the elegant homes of the Empire era.

Hand-painted on canvas, this model captivates with the purity of its lines and the harmony of its composition. Its balanced design particularly highlights the work of the wool, gradually revealing reliefs, nuances, and depth as the embroidery progresses.

The kit includes:

• Hand-painted canvas
• Exclusive fine wool "La Royale" from Aubusson, dyed in France for Annie Bouquet, for the design and background
• Needle
• Stitch guide

Dimensions

• Design size: 35 x 35 cm (13.8 x 13.8 in)
• Antique Monofil: 13 stitches/inch (13 mesh, ≈ 5.1 sts/cm)

Execution

This project is accessible to motivated beginners as well as experienced embroiderers. The botanical motifs offer a pleasant rhythm to embroider, while the central lyre brings finesse and character to the overall piece.

As the stitches unfold, the contrasts between deep blues and golden hues reveal all the elegance of this composition inspired by the classical French decorative repertoire.

Finishing & Use

Thanks to its harmonious format and timeless motif, this canvas lends itself to a wide variety of creations. Framed, integrated into a furnishing project, or kept as a decorative piece, it naturally adapts to the desires of each embroiderer.

Its neoclassical inspiration and the delicacy of its details make it an elegant creation, capable of bringing a touch of refinement to any interior.

Through the quality of its design, the richness of its colors, and the time devoted to its creation, this canvas becomes a precious piece destined to be cherished and appreciated for many years.