Borobudur is a 9th century Mahayana Buddhist Temple in Central Java, Indonesia. It’s a place for Buddhist pilgrimage.

The majesty of its shape inspired me to create lace motif depicting the bell-shaped stupas which housed Buddha statues. I also picked stone-colored yarn so it matches the color of the temple itself.

The hat is worked bottom up in the round, with Borobudur lace motif showing between pillars of twisted ribbing.

Photo credit: Borobudur by Henri Christiaan

Part of pattern sale will be donated to help disaster victims in Indonesia.