{"product_id":"vintage-hungarian-kalocsai-doily-2","title":"Vintage Hungarian Kalocsa Floral Doily Hand Embroidered Richelieu Art 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ehis vintage Hungarian doily is a masterpiece of mid-century folk art. Hand-embroidered in the iconic Kalocsa style, it features a vibrant wreath of traditional wildflowers—including a central rose and delicate blue forget-me-nots—framed by intricate \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRichelieu cutwork. The circular textile adds elegant European charm to your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(254, 6, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eItem ships from Hungary, please allow extra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e transit time. Combined shipping available for our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ships from Hungary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/collections\/hungary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEuropean Specialties.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Email us! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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 living in a village near Kalocsa. It was hand-embroidered by her mother, Rozália, a local who lived to the age of 86. More than a decor, owning this doily is an act of preservation, keeping the rare artistry of traditional Hungarian handwork alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eVisual Details\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\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\"\u003eSize:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eA versatile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e 22 cm diameter, perfect for tabletops or display cabinets. Approximately 14 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\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\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eExcellent vintage quality. Consistent with its 50-year history, the textile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e has a \u003cspan\u003egreyish-off-white tone that is a natural patina of time. These characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e serve as a hallmark of its authentic age and heritage. \u003cspan\u003eCleaning vintage textiles require special care- please research thoroughly if you wish to do this! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEmbroidery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe center is adorned with a hand-stitched wreath of colorful wildflowers, including deep red and soft peach roses, blue forget-me-nots, and purple lilies. The stitching is dense and textured, typical of the iconic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKalocsa style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichelieu Cutwork: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe most striking feature is the central\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003etri-leaf cutwork motif\u003c\/span\u003e, where the fabric has been meticulously removed and replaced with delicate thread \"bars\" (brides).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAC\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\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\"\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe piece is finished with a scalloped\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ebroderie anglaise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(eyelet) edge, creating a lacy, delicate frame for the floral artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAD\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\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\"\u003eDesign: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe design follows the classic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\"Radiant Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etheme of the mid-20th century, balanced by the geometric precision of the cutwork sections. It represents a high level of technical skill, as the artisan must embroider the patterns before carefully cutting away the fabric without damaging the surrounding stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAC\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage textiles require specialized cleaning; please research the proper protocols if you wish to iron or clean this piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Kalocsa:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\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":48763124678906,"sku":"tx00002","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e3226c09-d9f8-4f9c-ac3c-ca69cc82625c.jpg?v=1777101970","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/en-gb\/products\/vintage-hungarian-kalocsai-doily-2","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}