Vintage Hungarian Kalocsa 2 Doilies Round Handmade Floral Richelieu Lace 1980s
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This pair of vintage handmade Hungarian textiles celebrates folk craftsmanship. Each circular doily displays vivid Kalocsa floral motifs in brilliant hues. Encased in delicate Richelieu openwork, the bold embroidery contrasts beautifully with airy, scalloped edges—perfect for adding old-world charm to your interior!Personal story: I sourced these two pieces from a woman living in village north of Budapest. They were hand-embroidered in the 1980s by her mother. When her mother was young, she and her siblings were taught the Kalocsai tradition from their mother.Item ships from Hungary, please allow extra transit time. Combined shipping available for our European Specialties. Message us!Visual Details:Size: A matching pair of 20 cm circles, total weight is approximately 24 grams.Condition: Vintage quality. Consistent with their 40-year history, the textiles feature a substantially greyish-off-white patina—a natural sign of age that adds character while the structural integrity and embroidery remain in great condition. Special care is required if you wish to clean these vintage textiles- please research thoroughly if you wish to do this!Richelieu Border: The circular frames are meticulously hand-cut and reinforced with delicate thread "bars" (brides) and cross-hatched webbing, a hallmark of high-skill needlework.Embroidered Design: The center features dense, textured stitching of vibrant roses and buds in a bold palette of deep red, bright pink, violet, and sunny yellow. A sophisticated floral composition makes these a perfect matching set for bedside tables or display cabinets.What is Kalocsai? Experience the beauty of a radiant garden brought to life! Kalocsai embroidery is a dazzling explosion of Hungarian spirit that transforms simple fabric into a colorful garden of hand-stitched wildflowers and sun-drenched peppers. While Kalocsa art began in the 19th century as simple white-on-white lace, it erupted into a vivid celebration of Hungarian pride, captured in every hand-stitched petal.These aren't just linens; they are defiant survivors of a vanishing heritage. In a world of soulless machine replicas, owning these authentic, hand-crafted masterpieces means holding a piece of living history and folk-art soul in your hands.
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