Vintage Hungarian Kalocsa Table Linen 5pc Set Hand Embroidered Runner Doilies Mats 1970s
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- 1 Long Rectangular Table Runner: 49 x 21 cm
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1 Medium Square Table Mat: 26 x 27 cm
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1 Medium Circle Table Mat: 29 x 29 cm
- 1 Small Rectangular Doily: 24 x16 cm
- 1 Small Oval Doily: 25 x 17 cm
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. It began in the 19th century as simple white-on-white lace and 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. Skip machine replicas—hold a piece of living history and pure folk-art spirit in your hands.