Supporting the Dunollie Preservation Trust
Each purchase of this kit provides much-needed income to conserve historic embroideries at Dunollie Castle, in Oban Scotland.
Stream our Dunollie FilmThe Dunollie Thistle Kit
by
Zina Kazban
This sparkling goldwork design of an iconic Scottish thistle, has been created by embroidery tutor and artist Zina Kazban. Inspired by an early-19th Century tartan suit, from Dunollie Castle, Oban–seat of the MacDougall Clan–the thistle design incorporates an incredible array of unusual goldwork stitches and techniques.
The kit includes high-quality, British-made materials carefully selected to match the original artefact, with premium linen chosen for its stitchability. Through a variety of padding, couching, satin stitch, and embellishment techniques, you’ll bring this historic emblem to life.
By stitching this design, you directly support the preservation of Scottish textile heritage and the work of the Dunollie Preservation Trust. Suitable for adventurous stitchers eager to explore both history and goldwork, this kit offers a rewarding and meaningful needlework experience.
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Kit Includes
This kit features high-quality, British-made materials carefully selected to closely match the original design. The one exception in the kit compared to the historic design is the use of a premium linen ground fabric in place of the original green silk velvet. Zina chose linen for its superior stitchability, ensuring an enjoyable and accessible embroidery experience.
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Dark Green Linen
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Cotton Backing Fabric
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Gilt Thread
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Gilt Spangles
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12 Needles
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32-page Stitch Instruction Booklet
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A4 Stitch Chart
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A4 Colour Poster
Origins of the Design
The Dunollie Thistle
Meet Your Tutor
Zina Kazban
United Kingdom
Zina is a graduate of the Future Tutors programme at the Royal School of Needlework. She has also trained at Ecole Lesage (Métiers d’Art CHANEL).
Kit Details
What size is the design?
What size is the design?
Design size: 9.5 x 9.5 cm (3 ¾ x 3 ¾ in)
Fabric size: 29.5 x 29.5 cm (11 ½ x 11 ½ in)
What stitches are featured in the design?
What stitches are featured in the design?
Soft String Padding, Felt Padding, Couching, Satin, attaching spangles, and Cutwork
Which frame should I use
Which frame should I use
We recommend using a Hands Free Seat Frame with a paddle base or table clamp.
Alternatively you may prefer to use a 'Slate Frame' or other frame of your choice. You will also need a pair of scissors and a thimble if you use one.
How we give back
How we give back
We care deeply about keeping the art of embroidery alive for future generations, and about supporting the talented artisans, collection owners, and arts professionals who help preserve this heritage.
Whenever we can, we donate a portion of each sale directly to the castle, country house, or institution that owns the original embroidery.
These contributions go straight towards caring for and conserving historic embroideries in their collections, and helping to train the people dedicated to their preservation.
Delivery, Returns and Duties
Delivery, Returns and Duties
- Free delivery on all UK orders over £100 and all international orders over £250.
- UK orders are sent by 2nd class 'Signed For' delivery (2–3 working days). Orders over 2kg are sent with DPD.
- International orders are sent tracked with Royal Mail. Duties are paid by us before dispatch, and the increased cost is included in the kit price—there are no additional landing costs.
