Easter towel: what should be and what it can portray. Sorry, few keep now tradition...

Soon the entire Orthodox world will celebrate Easter. It has its traditions that have been established gradually over many centuries. On this day the believers Slavs will go to Church to bless Easter baskets. An important attribute is a candle and a basket with a towel. Blessed Easter towel is usually served cakes.





Patentservice embroidered embroidered Easter towels used only two colors — red and black. The semantic content, together these two colors are like paint a picture of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

Now to make embroidered towel brighter, add yellow and gold — the colors of heavenly fire, and blue — a symbol of purification and peace of mind. In small quantities say green is an uplifting color of spring and youth. On Easter towel depict: cakes, Easter eggs, chickens, rabbits, elements of spring flowers.



The editors of "Site" has prepared for you a beautiful collection of Easter towels.

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Get inspired by these beautiful ideas. Because embroidery is so exciting and beautiful!

And here is useful advice on the choice of ritual towels. I do not know how to embroider, I will definitely come in handy... Although after viewing these works really want to sit down with needle and thread!

How to choose Easter towel

1. Choose only a towel made from natural fabrics. It could be homespun cloth, linen or cotton.
2. Pay attention to the type of embroidery. Will only fit cross-stitch, even if it machine.
3. The product by its subject should wear a festive sense: the inscription "Christ is Risen" or embroidered letters "XB", the explanation of Easter eggs, cakes and candles.
4. The figure should be placed in the centre and occupy not more than a quarter of the canvas.
5. The traditional colors of the embroidery are red and black, it is possible to add green and gold.

The scheme for embroidery Easter towel

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Tips to create an Easter towels with their hands

1. To start working well on Thursday. The day before that, it is advisable to fast.
2. Choose only natural fabrics, the edges can be decorated with tassels or fringe.
3. To take wool or embroidery silk thread, if not, cotton and linen too is quite acceptable.
4. For all products use only one needle.
5. Embroider neatly as with the front side and back side.
6. And most importantly — create a towel just in a good mood and fills with positive energy the product.

Sizes Easter towels can be chosen independently. Importantly, all values were divided by 7, that perfect number, according to Scripture. Optimal product width — 30 cm, length — 70 cm

If you are a skilled seamstress or just want to be ready for Easter — towels embroidered with your own hands will bring home a holiday atmosphere, warmth, comfort and joy.

Show your friends the article, perhaps they will also want to prepare for this blessed holiday thoroughly!

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