What are Hyotan gourd patterns?
Hyotan, or Japanese gourds, have been intimately intertwined with the lives of the Japanese people since ancient times.
Hyotan gourds were practical plants due to their lightweight and sturdy nature, making them suitable for use as water containers or storage vessels for plant seeds.
The patterns of Hyotan gourds carry significant meaning in Japanese culture, symbolizing the prosperity of descendants and businesses, a symbolism derived from the multitude of seeds that can be harvested from a single gourd.
Furthermore, Hyotan gourds, with their hollow interiors, are considered good luck charms, believed to absorb negative energy and prevent its release.
Hyotan gourd design and preparations
18 counts (3.5 cm, 1.38 inches) in diameter
DMC thread number / name / (RGB)
[・] 318 / Light Steel Gray / ( 171, 171, 171 )
[＋] 34 / Dark Fuchsia / ( 125, 48, 100 )
Cross stitch on clothes
DMC thread number / name / (RGB)
936 / Very Dark Avocado Green / ( 76, 88, 38 )
310 / Black / ( 0, 0, 0 )
