Torii are the most recognizable ritual gates in the world, one of the symbols of the Land of the Rising Sun. They separate the world of the living from the world of spirits, they give vitality and protect from evil forces. The appearance of these gates has its own legend.

Legend has it that once the sun goddess Amaterasu was offended by her brother, the thunder god Susanoo, because he ruined her rice fields. She hid in a cave and blocked the entrance to it with a huge boulder. The whole world immediately plunged into darkness. Frightened people did not know what to do, because they were all doomed to death if the sun did not return to illuminate the earth. Then, on the advice of a sage, they erected a huge bird roost (torii literally translated from Japanese as "bird roost"), on which they planted all their roosters. When the birds began to crow, an unimaginable noise arose. Amaterasu, intrigued by the noise outside, slightly moved the rock at the entrance to the cave to see what was happening. A mirror was placed in front of the entrance, and when Amaterasu saw her reflection, the world lit up again.

Pattern details

Stitch count: 39*41

Required DMC Colors: 3

Stitches used: full cross stitch, backstitch

The size of the finished cross stitch will depend on the count you choose. When cross stitching on 14 count, the size will be: 7.04*7.44 cm

The colors of the finished embroidery may differ due to the peculiarities of the screen settings of the electronic device.

You`ll get:

- Cross Stitch Saga file, Dize

- PDF color symbol chart (with backstitch and without backstitch)

- PDF black and white symbol chart (with backstitch and without backstitch)

Other details and policy:

This is a pattern only. Fabric and threads are not included!

The link for downloading should come to your e-mail address.

This pattern is digital, that`s why I cannot issue refunds.

But contact me if you have any questions.

I have an artist's permission to use the picture as a base for all my cross stitch pattern.

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