Her Ladyship's Purse Kit
by Zina Kazban
Indulge in silk and metal thread opulence with Her Ladyship's Purse. Recreated by the embroidery artist Zina Kazban, this intricate design is recreated from a small antique panel, thought to have been part of a 17th Century, possibly Flemish, cabinet.
This design features intricate patterns in silk and metal threads and brings together a fascinating range of techniques to dive into.
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Exceptional Quality
Sustainably sourced materials supporting traditional crafts
Kit Includes
Time invested in needlework should be honored with the best quality materials. All the materials in this kit have been selected for their quality and historic integrity and with longevity in mind, so that your finished piece will become a treasured heirloom for many generations to come.
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100% Dupion Silk
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Calico Backing Fabric
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7 Needles
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13 DeVere Silk Threads
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5 Metal Threads
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2 Sewing Threads
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Gilt & Silver Spangles
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32-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
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A4 Stitch Chart
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A5 Colour Poster
Meet Your Tutor
Zina Kazban
United Kingdom
The amazing health benefits of practicing embroidery
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Lowers blood pressure
Embroidery calms the nervous system, promotes relaxation, and contributes to lower blood pressure, reducing stress for improved well-being.
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Regulates breath
Engaging in embroidery encourages mindful, rhythmic stitching, promoting focused breathing patterns that can induce a sense of calm and relaxation.
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Calms nervous system
Embroidery, with its repetitive and rhythmic hand movements, engages the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels.
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Form deep social bonds
Our online community fosters connection through a shared creative space, encouraging communication and supporting the exchange of ideas, nurturing deep social bonds among members.
You might be wondering
What size is the design?
What size is the design?
Design size: 7.5 x 11cm (3 x 4½ inch)
Fabric size: 30 x 30cm (12 x 12 inch)
What stitches are featured in the design?
What stitches are featured in the design?
Stitches: Satin, Long and Short shading, Padded Satin, Seeding, Straight Stitches, Invisible Couching, and Bullion Knots
What else will I need?
What else will I need?
You will also need the following items or equipment to complete this design: 20 cm (8 inches) embroidery ring frame with a suitable stand, embroidery scissors, separate pair of scissors to cut metal, threads tweezers, screwdriver, Velvet board, ruler, masking tape, thimble and pliers
How long will it take me?
How long will it take me?
Everyone stitches at different speeds and tensions but as a guide, this design should take around 30 hours.
How we give back
How we give back
We are passionate about keeping embroidery alive for future generations and supporting the talented artisans and dedicated technicians involved in their care.
To do this, where possible, we donate a percentage of the proceeds of the sale of our kits to the castle, country house, or institution that the original embroidery belongs to.
With this donation, we specifically support the care and safe-housing of the historic embroidery, as well as the training of staff involved in its upkeep.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
We offer free delivery on all UK Orders over £100 and all International orders over £250.
UK orders are sent by 2nd class 'Signed For' delivery ~ 2-3 Working Days. Orders under £100. Orders over 2kg are sent with DPD.
International orders are sent Untracked or Tracked with Royal Mail, or with DPD. Live rates are calculated at check out depending on the size of your order.
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