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A pair of doves is a symbol that often decorates wedding celebrations. White birds represent peace and harmony in the future family and mean pure, faithful, tender relationships between newly-made spouses. Textiles at a wedding, invitations for guests, place cards can be decorated with doves, and their figures can decorate the table. Embroidery with doves looks beautiful, which will be an excellent design for a wedding towel, which is used in many ceremonial ceremonies - when offering a loaf, wedding, blessing of young parents.
Options for embroidering wedding doves on a towel
Doves embroidered on a towel symbolize the bride and groom, their happiness and love. The accessory can be decorated by the parents of the newlyweds or the future spouse. According to ancient traditions, several towels were used during a wedding, each for its own purposes; different figures and ornaments were embroidered on them. Having chosen doves to decorate this element, newlyweds should remember that it is not always suitable for a wedding. It is believed that when a husband and wife step on a towel, they are able to trample what is depicted there, which is why there are no flowers or animals on the wedding version.
If the heroes of the occasion do not stand on the towel with their feet during the wedding, but kneel down, it is permissible to formalize it as living beings. Each element embroidered on a wedding accessory has its own symbolism, so future spouses or those who are making a towel for them should carefully study the meanings of ornaments, birds and animals before embroidering. Doves can appear next to each other, for example, with floral patterns that signify wishes to future spouses for happiness, wealth, prosperity, and the speedy birth of healthy offspring.
Not only the decorative details, but also the towel itself has a symbolic meaning. Gifted to newlyweds, decorated with figurines of doves and other patterns, it is considered a talisman against evil forces, a thing that will bring happiness to the house. It is best to use natural fabrics for a wedding towel - linen, cotton, and embroider with satin stitch and viscose threads. A set of two or three colors will do, but experienced crafters can use more shades, combining them wisely.
With doves sitting in the heart
The heart is a new symbol in the design of wedding towels, meaning bright feelings between the newlyweds; it is perfect for decorating an ancient ritual towel. Needlewomen can embroider the outline of a heart with doves inside, or make this element in the form of flowers or plants. Birds can also “sit” on the upper edges of the part or “carry” the heart in their beak. The ideal color for embroidery is red, but other shades are also suitable: gold, silver, blue, light blue. If the heart is in the form of flowers, you can additionally decorate them with green leaves.
With wishes to the young
If a towel with doves is sewn for the heroes of the occasion as a gift, the donor can decorate a beautiful wedding accessory with wishes - this will not only decorate the towel, but will also delight the newlyweds. Classic inscriptions used to decorate the ceremonial element: “For happiness, for share”, “Advice and love”, “We wish you happiness”. Craftsmen can come up with a more original text, the main thing is that it is kind and beautiful. Some towels are decorated with the initials of the future spouses, the wedding date, and lines from love poems.
With floral design
Each detail of the floral design that adorns the wedding accessory with doves has a special meaning, so its creators need to study the ancient meaning of the decorative elements. For example, exquisite lilies are a symbol of the bride’s innocence, her beauty, and if the flower contains buds and leaves, such decoration will mean continuity of life and rebirth. Poppy is considered a conductor of magical power, carries the memory of the family, periwinkle speaks of unfading vitality.
The design of a wedding towel with doves and roses is popular. Previously, this flower had a different name - ruzha, which was consonant with the name of the sun god Ra. Folding into a floral pattern, roses mean continuous solar movement with endless rebirth. A pattern with these flowers decorating a wedding towel with doves will symbolize the eternal love of the future spouses.
With intertwined wedding rings
A pair of wedding rings is an element that will become a wonderful decoration for a wedding towel, because it symbolizes the union of two souls. Crafters can embroider doves on the tops of jewelry or arrange intertwined decorative elements above the birds, tending to each other. This beautiful detail can be embroidered with silver, gold, yellow, and red threads (depending on the style of the wedding accessory. The rings symbolize marriage, love, marriage ties, the strength and inviolability of the spouses’ relationship.
Bead embroidery “Doves” carries a special meaning. It is worth paying attention not only to its aesthetics, but also to the number of birds and other elements.
The bead embroidery pattern “Doves” is a wonderful gift for a needlewoman. The lady will not be disappointed! We offer:
- special fabric with a pattern;
- embroidery instructions;
- recommendations regarding the use of colors in order to create a harmonious bead embroidery picture “Doves”.
Many ladies want to somehow complement the image. Are you interested in beads? Unfortunately, you will have to buy it separately. However, don't be discouraged, check out the catalog! We sell beads, so you can order and receive them along with the pattern. The price is higher than average, because we do not sell Chinese goods.
Symbolism
Birds represent certain aspects in different countries. Perhaps birds are especially important in the Christian religion - they are a symbol of the Holy Spirit, who appeared during the baptism of Jesus.
Bead embroidery “Doves” signifies longevity. It is customary to give such paintings to sons, because a couple of birds symbolize love and procreation. This pattern is appropriate for weddings.
Give the finished image as a gift for your anniversary! So you will wish the hero of the occasion to live many more years. As already mentioned, doves symbolize longevity.
Making a purchase
The online store “Embroider a Needle” in Moscow offers to buy inexpensive, high-quality goods of domestic production. The price indicated on the website is current. Visitors have the opportunity to immediately determine the cost of the product.
Birds were and are the most complete exponent of lyrical and poetic sentiments in folk art. Thus, the cuckoo symbolizes a widow woman, the nightingale - the singer of love, the falcon - the image of the beloved.
As for the dove, it symbolizes many concepts. It acts as a symbol of peace; in Christianity it denotes the image of the Holy Spirit. And most often it symbolizes love.
Thus, the beginning of love, the first acquaintance of a boy and a girl, is symbolized by two doves, heads turned in one direction, walking one after another.
If the birds turn their heads towards each other, and especially if there is a bouquet of flowers between them, this is a symbol of the blossoming of love.
If the birds turn their heads in different directions, unfortunately, the love has passed and ended. This is a symbol of tragic love, love without reciprocity.
Unfortunately, today's youth attach little importance to such symbols and do little handicraft - making memorable gifts, amulets, etc. And yet I know many modern girls, young women who happily continue folk traditions - giving their loved ones gifts made with their own hands.
I think that such doves, lovingly embroidered on a handkerchief, pillow, or some household items, will tell the man they love about the depth of feelings and confidence in a long and happy family life.
Getting ready for work usual materials for an embroiderer: pattern, canvas (or the thing on which the embroidery will be), hoop, red floss threads, needle, scissors.
Embroidery pattern
We start working from the lower right corner - the “tail” of the pigeon. Some craftswomen start working on the left side of the canvas. But for me (and I have many like-minded people) it’s easier to embroider from right to left - in the direction the needle moves.
So, we move along the pattern from right to left until we embroider the entire dove.
Then we embroider a flower located between the doves. We start from the bottom part (like a stand) of the stem, then move to the stem.