{"product_id":"vintage-hungarian-doily-square-3","title":"Vintage Hungarian Kalocsa Doily Hand Embroidered Pastel Floral Square 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003eThis exquisite square doily is a masterclass in mid-century folk art that adds European charm to your space. Hand-embroidered \u003c\/span\u003ein the iconic \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eKalocsa style, i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et features a soft, pastel bouquet of lilies and wildflowers, framed by a delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRichelieu cutwork border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A rare handmade heirloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it serves as a beautiful testament to a vanishing Hungarian heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(254, 6, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShips flat rate from EU! Combine items from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/collections\/hungary\"\u003eEurope Collection\u003c\/a\u003e to save on postage. Non-EU buyers cover any import duties. Courier delivery requires a physical street address (no P.O. boxes). Thank you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal story:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of nine pieces I sourced from a woman in Akasztó- a village near Kalocsa. It was hand-embroidered in the 1970s by her mother, \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRozália, \u003c\/span\u003ea local artisan who lived to the age 86.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSize:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eA versatile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e 22 cm square, perfect for tabletops or display cabinets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eExcellent vintage quality. Consistent with its 50-year history, the textile features a soft, greyish-off-white tone—a natural patina of time. Authentic characteristics include small, scattered amber age spots (foxing) and faint greyish surface marks, both hallmarks of its genuine heritage. To preserve the delicate fibers and textured embroidery, we recommend removing wrinkles using light spurts of steam held several inches above the doily, avoiding all direct contact with the cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003embroidery:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe center features a hand-stitched bouquet of delicate lilies and wildflowers in a soft, \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003epastel palette\u003c\/span\u003e of rose-pink, lavender, and muted yellow. The stitching is dense and textured, showcasing the classic \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eKalocsa\u003c\/span\u003e attention to detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichelieu Border: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRichelieu cutwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on this doily forms a continuous, lacy frame around the entire square. Each eyelet is meticulously hand-cut and reinforced with delicate thread \"bars\" (brides\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDesign: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThis piece utilizes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ecorner-weighted floral composition, a sophisticated layout that balances the vibrant thread-work against the crisp white space of the textile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Kalocsa:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003eOriginating in the 19th century as white-on-white \"hole embroidery,\" Kalocsa textiles evolved into a \"radiant garden\" of vibrant wildflowers representing Hungarian regional pride.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, this artistry is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003evanishing heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as mass-produced machine work increasingly replaces the soul and precision of authentic hand-stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Satin Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763355365626,"sku":"tx00003","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_524a20fb-dbb2-41c9-b783-c602d9f9d496.jpg?v=1777104583","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/en-ca\/products\/vintage-hungarian-doily-square-3","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}