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Austras Tree
Austras Tree
Austras Tree

Austras Tree

Artist Mirjama Karlsons
MediumWool in Cross stitch technique, cotton
Dimensions15 x 15 in. (38.1 x 38.1 cm)
ClassificationsTextile
Credit LineSeattle Public Utilities 1% for Art Portable Works Collection
Starting from the center, the cross-stitch embroidery design shows the round symbol of Sun.  On the four sides, in blue wool yarn, is the Austras tree.  Each morning the sun leaps from the tree of light.  The edging shows a zigzag symbol of Mara, protector of cattle and water.
The artist has participated in the Seattle Latvian embroidery group for 25 years and has exhibited throughout the Puget Sound.
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