Lanterns Bookmark Cross Stitch Pattern

The Asian Lanterns bookmark cross stitch pattern is derived from a photo that I took while on a trip to Hoi An, Vietnam in 2020.
Pattern details:
Size: 80 x 250
Colors: 102 DMC colors
Recommended Fabric: 20 Count Aida – 4 x 12.5 inches

Remember to add an inch or two to each side to finish. If you would like a front and back of a bookmark, stitch two of the same pattern. Otherwise, I recommend that you find a nice backing fabric to stitch together.

This is perfect for the stitcher who would like to try a full coverage pattern but does not want to embark on a larger project to start. Many of the colors in this pattern can be used in the full sized Asian Lanterns pattern on this site.

Asian Lanterns
Paper lanterns are special kind of lanterns that originate from China and Japan. They are made from paper or silk, with frame from bamboo or wood and a lit candle inside as a source of light. Modern paper lanterns have battery-operated lamps. Traditional paper lanterns were made in the image of myths, things from nature and or in the spirit of local culture. Modern ones have many more different shapes: from traditional dragons to pop icons. They symbolize joy, celebration, good fortune and longevity, and they have role as protectors from evil. One more festival is known for its use of paper lanterns and that is Mid-Autumn Festival that celebrates ending of the harvest. It is celebrated in China and Vietnam. There, paper lanterns symbolize sun, light and warmth, and prayer to the Sun to come back after the winter. East is not the only place that uses paper lanterns in its rituals and celebrations.

Reference: historyoflamps.com