{"product_id":"rsn-studio-lady-s-mantle-and-snail-goldwork-embroidery-kit","title":"RSN Studio: Lady’s Mantle and Snail Goldwork Embroidery Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal School of Needlework Studio has launched six Goldwork Coronation Inspired Embroidery Kits. These new designs were produced by our expert RSN embroiderers who were instrumental in designing the Robe of Estate worn by Her Majesty Queen Camilla at the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on departure from Westminster Abbey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLady's Mantle and Snail Goldwork Embroidery Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel: Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming design uses the technique of couching for the leaves and cutwork for the flowers. with the snail using a combination of both techniques. These techniques use a selection of different threads enhancing the textures and play with light which is common in Goldwork. The flowers are finished with ivory-coloured beads representing the pearls used on the robe. This kit is ideal for a beginner as well as those with experience in Goldwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric: \u003c\/strong\u003ePurple velvet, Calico, Yellow felt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles: \u003c\/strong\u003eEmbroidery 10, 12, Chenille 20, 22, Curved needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThreads: \u003c\/strong\u003eGutermann 488, Gutermann 257,DMC Stranded 3821, DMC Diamant 3821\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal threads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Grecian Cord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Twist No 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Pearl Purl No 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Pearl Purl Super\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Pearl Purl Very Fine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Bright Check Purl No 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGilt Smooth Passing No 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions: \u003c\/strong\u003eGilt Spangles 2mm, Seed Bead, Beeswax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for children, kit contains sharp needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit  Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the RSN Studio, England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RSN Embroidery Studio team were honoured to work on nine pieces for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.  One of the Coronation pieces, designed and hand embroidered by the RSN, was the Robe of Estate of Her Majesty Queen Camilla who is patron of the RSN.  The Coronation Robe was made with a rich purple velvet and embroidered using the technique of Goldwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queen's Robe of Estate was designed to represent Their Majesties love of nature and the environment.  There were a total of 24 plants featured on the Robe, all chosen for their personal associations, with wild flowers at the base of the robe, leading up to the four emblematic flowers of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers included the Delphinium, one of The King's favourite flowers and the birth flower of July, the birth month of The Queen; the 'Alchemilla Mollis', known as \u003cstrong\u003eLady's Mantle\u003c\/strong\u003e, which symbolises love and comfort; \u003cstrong\u003eCornflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, which help to attract and encourage wildlife such as bees and butterflies; \u003cstrong\u003eLily of the Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, which featured in Her Majesty's wedding bouquet and was a favourite flower of Queen Elizabeth II; \u003cstrong\u003eMyrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e, which represents hope; and\u003cstrong\u003e Oak leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e which symbolise strength and longevity. \u003cstrong\u003eScabiosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as pincushion flowers, is also featured on the Robe, which is a reference to the Royal School of Needlework's connection with Her Majesty, and her dedicated support since she became Patron. For the first time, the Coronation Robe also featured insects including a bee, butterfly, snail and ladybird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kits have been worked onto purple cotton velvet using gold threads with each design having a flower and insect from the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe six kits in the Coronation Inspired Collection  include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLady's Mantle and Snail - Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePincushion Flower and Dragonfly - Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForget-me-knot and Caterpillar - Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCornflower Spray and Butterfly - Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDandelion and Ladybird - Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelphiniums and Bee - Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Royal School of Needlework","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62930649448778,"sku":"187210rsn-mantle","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/4541\/3706\/files\/ladymantle-scaled_00b8aa40-923f-4acd-a76d-9eb447adaa64.jpg?v=1786879182","url":"https:\/\/rsn.org.uk\/products\/rsn-studio-lady-s-mantle-and-snail-goldwork-embroidery-kit","provider":"Royal School of Needlework","version":"1.0","type":"link"}