Product Description

Capture the dramatic power and timeless elegance of Japanese art with The Great Wave Cross Stitch Bookmark Kit from DMC.

Developed as part of DMC's premium museum collaboration series, this exquisite kit allows you to recreate a stunning, detailed section of Katsushika Hokusai’s legendary 1831 woodblock print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Capturing the iconic, deep indigo crest of the cresting wave, the distant majesty of Mount Fuji, and the traditional minimalist aesthetic of the Edo period, this design lets you bring a classic masterpiece to life using rich, luminous embroidery threads.

This counted cross stitch project offers pure stitching bliss for intermediate and enthusiastic needleworkers. Perfect for quiet afternoons or mindful weekend crafting, the compact, portable bookmark format provides a deeply relaxing and rewarding hand-stitching experience. Once completed, this detailed miniature masterpiece acts as a luxurious, durable heirloom to keep your place in your favorite novels, or serves as a breathtaking, thoughtful handmade gift for art historians, ocean lovers, and avid readers.

Key Features (Bullet Points)

• Official Fine Art Masterpiece: Recreate a gorgeous, highly detailed fragment of Hokusai's iconic The Great Wave woodblock print, capturing its majestic motion and classic Japanese aesthetic.

• All-In-One Premium DMC Kit: Fully equipped with the finest materials, including 100% cotton DMC Mouliné Spécial stranded embroidery floss on an organizer, premium 14-count cotton Aida fabric, a needle, two stiff backing cards, and easy-to-read charts.

• Mindful & Focused Crafting: Ideal for stitchers who delight in complex details, rich indigo and cream palettes, and satisfying geometric textures.

• A Breathtaking Literary Gift: Beautifully bridges the worlds of historic illustration and daily reading, making it a spectacular token for bookworms, collectors, and makers.

Product Specifications

• Design Title: The Great Wave off Kanagawa, c. 1831

• Featured Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (Edo Period / Ukiyo-e Movement)

• Finished Size: Approx. 2" x 6.9" (5.2 cm x 17.5 cm)

• Fabric Type: 14-Count 100% Cotton Aida Fabric

• Thread Type: Premium DMC Mouliné Spécial Six-Strand Floss

• Kit Components: Pre-sorted DMC floss organizer, 14ct Aida band, 1 embroidery needle, 2 custom backing cards, stitch chart, and instructions.

• Project Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced