{"product_id":"vintage-hungarian-kalocsa-doily-square-pair","title":"Vintage Hungarian Kalocsa Doilies 2 Hand-Embroidered Richelieu Heirlooms 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair of square doilies is handcrafted to bring timeless European elegance to your home. Hand-embroidered in the iconic Kalocsa style, each features a pastel floral bouquet framed by a continuous Richelieu cutwork border. A rare handmade duo, these heirlooms are a beautiful testament to a vanishing Hungarian heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/collections\/hungary\" title=\"Ships from Hungary\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEuropean Specialties.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Message us! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal story:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are two of nine pieces I sourced from a woman in a village near Kalocsa. It was hand-embroidered in the 1970s by her mother, \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRozália, \u003c\/span\u003ea local who lived to the age of 86. \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMore than a decor, owning this doily is an act of preservation, keeping the rare artistry of traditional Hungarian handwork alive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eVisual Details\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" 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\"\u003eSize:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eA matching pair of 18 cm squares; total weight is approximately 24 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003embroidery:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eT\u003cspan\u003ehe center features dense, textured stitching of lilies and wildflowers in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003epastel palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of rose-pink, lavender, and muted yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eA sophisticated, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003emirrored floral composition makes these a perfect matching set for bedside tables or display cabinets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichelieu Border: \u003c\/strong\u003eT\u003cspan\u003ehe lacy frames are meticulously hand-cut and reinforced with delicate thread \"bars\" (brides), a hallmark of high-skill needlework.\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=\"CAEIAxAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eExcellent vintage quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Consistent with their 50-year history, the textiles feature a soft, greyish-off-white tone—a natural patina of time. Authentic characteristics include small, scattered amber age spots (foxing) and faint surface marks, both hallmarks of genuine heritage. Vintage textiles require specialized cleaning; please research the proper protocols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":48764210970874,"sku":"tx00004","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_82285aa5-beb9-40a4-bb38-b5a80caadbf9.jpg?v=1777114521","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/en-nl\/products\/vintage-hungarian-kalocsa-doily-square-pair","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}