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Vintage Hungarian Kalocsa Doily Set 5 Richelieu Lace Hand-Embroidered Table Mats 1970s

Vintage Hungarian Kalocsa Doily Set 5 Richelieu Lace Hand-Embroidered Table Mats 1970s

$178.00 - $178.00
$178.00
$178.00 - $178.00
$178.00
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Bring European charm into your home with this exquisite, matching 5-piece set of vintage Hungarian Kalocsa Richelieu doilies. They were created by a single artist in the 1970s using the highly skilled "riseli" textile technique. The soul of each piece is its intricate Richelieu openwork—a delicate, lacy framework of hand-cut background loops held together by tiny thread bars. Masterfully framing this cutwork lace are vibrant, traditional folk art floral motifs, including deep red poppies, elegant roses, soft pink blossoms, forget-me-not blues, and sunny yellow tulips.

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Personal story: I sourced these from a woman living in Budapest. She had received them as a family heirloom from her mother. 

Set Includes 5 Varied Display Shapes and Sizes:
  • 3 Intricate Square Coaster/Doily: Approximately 18 x 17 cm & 16 x 15 cm
  • 2 Intricate Rectangular Table Mat Doilies: Approximately 29 x 16 cm

Condition: Beautiful vintage condition. The hand-embroidery remains bright, tight, and wonderfully preserved. Please review the photos to appreciate the stunning detail of the authentic handmade craftsmanship. Consistent with its 50-year history, the textile shows minor spots and has a greyish-off-white tone that is a natural patina of time. These characteristics serve as a hallmark of its authentic age and heritage.

Care: Vintage textiles require specialized cleaning; please research the proper protocols if you wish to iron or clean the linen.

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.

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