Bring ancient grandeur to your stitching with this Aztec-inspired mountain scene, worked as a layered landscape of terraced stone ruins, stairways, walls and winding paths. The stepped structures and rocky ground give it a real sense of place, while the green, olive, tan and brown palette keeps the whole design natural rather than harsh. It suits anyone drawn to historic landscapes, travel-inspired embroidery or country and heritage-themed projects.
With five thread colours and a moderately dense build, it has enough detail to show the masonry and slopes clearly without looking fussy. It would sit especially well on the back of a linen shirt, a canvas tote, a denim jacket or the front of a cushion where the scenic composition has room to read properly. The earthy shades work beautifully on cream, khaki, stone, olive and black fabrics, giving the ruins strong contrast and a calm, elegant finish.
