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| Antique Berlin woolwork embroidery - Penrhyn castle |
Penrhyn castle is located in Northern Wales and while it is erected
on the site of an older stone castle, the structure we see today dates only
from the early 1800’s and was commissioned by a wealthy family at the time of
the Norman revival. The ‘castle’, or more precisely ‘the country house’ was
built in the Neo-Norman style by the architect Thomas Hopper.
The 1800’s were a time of discovery and nostalgy. On one hand progress, inventions, daring
adventures and a great interest in geography and natural history, on the other
hand a longing for the past, a growing fascination with archaeology and antiquity,
and an overall romanticised view of times past.
This little Berlin woolwork embroidery came into my
possessions some years ago and for the longest time I had no idea which castle
it depicted, that is until I saw a similar embroidery for sale on Ebay which unlike
my own example had the name of the castle stitched below the picture.
The castle and garden now belongs to the National trust and is open for
the public.
For more info see:
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| Cute little deer with seed beads for eyes |
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| Penrhyn castle - cross stitch pattern |
Would you like to stitch your own version of Penrhyn castle ?
A reproduction of the pattern is available on the website and ETSY.
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