Vintage Hungarian Kalocsa Doily Hand-Embroidered Richelieu Lace Coaster 1970s

2026-05-01T09:06:48-07:00

Type: Textiles
Price: 20.00

Bring Hungarian folk charm to your home with this authentic, circular Kalocsa coaster. This hand-stitched mini doily features a vibrant bouquet of traditional wildflowers set within an intricate, open-work Richelieu lace design. Finished with a delicate scalloped edge, it serves as a stunning piece that adds a pop of timeless floral color to any surface.

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Personal story: I sourced this set from a woman in Szeged. It is a heirloom that was handmade by her mother in the 1970s and kept in beautiful, loving, clean condition.

Details:

Size: Approximately 11 cm size and 4 grams weight.

Condition: Excellent vintage quality. Consistent with its approximately 50-year history from the 1970s, the Richelieu lace features a soft, aged tone—a natural patina of time. Authentic characteristics may include scattered amber age spots and faint surface marks, both hallmarks of genuine heritage.

Embroidery: The embroidery features a vibrant, hand-stitched central bouquet of traditional wildflowers in rich reds, purples, and blues, with each petal and leaf rendered in the dense, raised texture that defines the masterful quality of the Kalocsa style. This colorful floral arrangement is encircled by an intricate Richelieu lace border that showcases delicate open-work craftsmanship.

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!