Bast in the Night Egyptian Cat Bead Embroidery Kit by Abris Art AB-695

Bead a sacred cat with Bast in the Night, a bead embroidery kit by Abris Art — an elegant Egyptian-style cat sits tall before a glowing white halo, its body swirling with ornate silver, copper and bronze patterns. Worked with over 11,000 Preciosa Ornela Czech glass beads in 13 colours, plus fine microbeads.

A little stitcher's folklore: in ancient Egypt, Bastet was the cat goddess of the home, protecting families, women and children from harm — cats were so honoured that harming one was a crime. Stitchers say a Bastet cat on the wall guards the house and everyone in it.

Why this kit: if you love cats, ancient history or striking statement art, this is a showpiece — the metallic tones shimmer beautifully in changing light. It's a big, rewarding project for beaders with some experience. A memorable gift for cat lovers.

Kit includes: natural art canvas pre-printed with the design, over 11,000 Preciosa Ornela Czech glass beads in 13 colours plus Preciosa No. 13 microbeads and a microbead needle, a numbered key chart, and instructions. Beading thread, frame and hoop are not included.

Each bead is sewn onto its colour-marked spot on the printed canvas. Bead the cat's swirling patterns section by section, then the halo around it.

Finished size: 31×47 cm (12.2×18.5 in). Statement wall art for a living room or study.