{"product_id":"vintage-hungarian-kalocsai-table-topper-pair-rozalia","title":"Vintage Hungarian Kalocsai Table Topper \u0026 Runner Handmade Set 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the soul of Hungary to your home! This authentic Kalocsa set features a hand-stitched explosion of wildflowers on antique-white linen. With intricate scalloped borders, this 1970-80s runner and topper duo transforms any of your surfaces into a vibrant, hand-crafted masterpiece.\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 living in a village near Kalocsa. It was hand-embroidered in the 1970s 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\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\"\u003eSquare table topper is approximately 26 x27 cm, matching runner is 49 x 21 cm.\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\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGood vintage quality. Consistent with its 40 to 50-year history, the linen features a soft, aged tone—a natural patina of time. Authentic characteristics include scattered amber age spots and faint surface marks, both hallmarks of genuine heritage. The runner has a larger oxidation mark as shown in the penultimate photo, a common trait in vintage Kalocsai textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe embroidery features a lush, hand-stitched garden of vivid wildflowers, showcasing deep red roses, sun-drenched peppers, and pink zinnias accented by delicate blue forget-me-nots. Each petal and leaf is rendered with the dense, raised texture that defines the masterful artisan quality of the Kalocsa style.\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\"\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A vibrant red scalloped border frames each piece, providing a bold, hand-finished edge that perfectly complements the colorful floral artistry.\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\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Kalocsai?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kalocsai embroidery is a dazzling explosion of Hungarian spirit that transforms simple fabric into a colorful garden of wildflowers and sun-drenched peppers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Satin Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48786775802106,"sku":"tx00009","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d657645f-be78-4012-862f-a517d0115870.jpg?v=1777458078","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/products\/vintage-hungarian-kalocsai-table-topper-pair-rozalia","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}