Pouch embroidered with 13th century pattern

...completely embroidered and sewn by hand...

...it took me about 250 hours to embroider and finish this pouch.

Details:

• For more information please follow this link: German Brick Stitch Pouch 2
• Height: ca. 27.5 cm / Width: ca. 22.0 cm
• Embroidery:
  - German Brick Stitch (13th century pattern)
  - border: ‘Finishing the seams of 14th/15th century pouches’ along the border of the embroidery
• Working time: 250 hours
• Pattern inspiration: Tristans ‘German Brick Stitch’ pattern - "13th century brick stitch pattern, revised version”
• Used fabrics: linen and cotton/linen blend
• Embroidery & Cord thread: Lana Grossa – Basics, “Lauflänge ca. 115m, 100% Baumwolle gasiert, mercerisiert” (Cotton - can be washed in the washing machine: delicates / 30°C / no tumble-dryer, can be ironed)
• Cord technique: "1. A Broad Lace of 5 Loops" based on the instruction in the book: TAK V BOWES DEPARTED – A 15th Century Braiding Manual Examined