During a holiday to the Far East, my husband and I spent time in Cambodia, and I visited Siem Reap where the night markets were simply stuffed full of cross stitch! The counted technique is commonly used on traditional costume, and even pleated skirts were covered in stitching. I was transfixed but, in the end, I bought very little except a shaped woven keyring, which has inspired a shaped scissor fob. I have called this shape a ‘Watbo’ after the Watbo Temple near the night market.
Heart and Flowers Chatelaine & Scissor Keep
