Vintage Hungarian Kalocsa Doily Set of 6 Rustic Autumn Farmhouse Napkins 1970-80
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This charming set of six Hungarian Kalocsa doilies features hand-stitched floral motifs on antiqued linen. Each piece showcases an autumnal palette of rich browns and coppery orange tones, rendered in meticulous raised-stitch detail. These linens are perfect as decorative accents, unique coasters, or displayed as traditional folk art.Item ships from Hungary, please allow extra transit time. Combined shipping available for our European Specialties. Message us!Personal story: I got this set from a woman living in a town northeast of Budapest. The textiles are heirlooms passed on from her step mother. They are consistent with the hallmark handmade style of the 1970s and 1980s.Size: Handmade squares of approximately 17 x 17 cm, with 1 cm variance. Total weight approximately 42 grams.Condition: Good vintage quality. The linen features a natural patina consistent with its 40 to 50-year history. Two pieces in the set have a faint pinkish tint, a common occurrence in vintage textiles often caused by dye transfer from the pink threads used in the embroidery during a past wash, or light oxidation of the fabric's natural fibers. Authentic characteristics include scattered amber age spots and faint surface marks, both hallmarks of genuine heritage and excellent vintage qualityEmbroidery: The embroidery on this set features a hand-stitched display of traditional motifs, with each piece showcasing a stylized floral bouquet in an autumnal palette of warm copper and earthy brown tones. Every petal and leaf is rendered with the meticulous raised-stitch detail that defines the classic artisan quality and sculptural texture of the Kalocsa style.Border: Each doily is finished with a delicate scalloped border that features simple, clean curves to elegantly frame the autumnal hand-stitched floral bouquets.Care: Vintage textiles require specialized cleaning; please research the proper protocols if you wish to iron or clean this piece.What is Kalocsai? Kalocsai embroidery is a dazzling explosion of Hungarian spirit that transforms simple fabric into a colorful garden of 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. Forget machine replicas—hold a piece of living history and pure folk-art spirit in your hands!
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