xPavo in Latin means peacock. Our beautiful Pavo is stitched in silver and turquoise metal threads on a deep pink silk background. The threads used in the piece are #1 and #4 Japan imitation silver, antique silver twist #14 and #18, #5 crinkle, #5 passing thread, a new thread called Prism™, and the metallic thread labeled On the Surface ™in turquoise, plus pale pink and silver check purl and pearl purl. Silk threads used in this piece are Eterna™turquoise and dark pink, and a silk couching thread.

Techniques used in the piece are padded satin stitch, diagonal satin stitch, French knot, outline stitch using check purl, couching techniques, creating a twisted thread from one of the metallic threads, attaching chips of check purl to the foundation silk to form small flowers on the tree limb.

The kit comes complete with ro attached to the frame, all threads, sticking paste for finishing, a Rozashi needle and an illustrated student booklet with a color image cover.

Proficiency level:    Beginner and beyond

Measures:                5.25 inches W x 6 inches H

Kit Cost:                   $50.00