During a moment of prayer, the abbot of the monastery on Mount Athos heard a voice from the icon of the Mother of God: "Do not open the gates of the monastery today, but ascend the walls of the monastery and disperse the robbers. The hegumen fixed his eyes on the icon. He saw that the countenance of the Mother of God and the Child had come to life. The eternal Child, stretching out His right hand and covering His Divine Mother's mouth with it, turned His face to Her and said: "No, My Mother, do not tell them this: let them be punished." But Our Lady, trying to hold back the hand of Her Son and Lord, ducking Her face to His right, spoke the same words twice again. The monks repelled the robbers' attack. From that time on, the position of the faces of Our Lady and Jesus Christ remained in the same form to foretell the coming danger to their chosen ones.

Czech beads made by Ornela company (a part of Preciosa, the company that produces only high quality beads). All kits are completed with first class calibrated beads.

The English needle James John is specially designed for embroidery with beads. It has ideal length, eye and sharpening, allowing you to get the work done quickly and efficiently.

The canvas we have created from blends of cotton and linen is unique in its properties. Due to the composition, the canvas showcase well when embroidering, does not stretch unnecessarily, and at the same time fits perfectly over the baguette. Apart from that, special polymer coating with a coloring effect prevents the picture from fading over time.