Violet Flower Pattern "Kalocsa" Tablecloth, Hungarian Hand Embroidered Home Decoration, Spring Floral Table Decor, authentic 60x66cm 24x26 Inch

Beautiful old hand-embroidered "Kalocsa" tablecloth. Table decoration decorated with beautiful spring flowers in impeccable condition for about 50 years.
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The art of Kalocsa embroidery was born in the second half of the 19th century. Originally the authentic needlework was only white and the embroidery patterns were merely made up by holes.

The development of Kalocsa needlework was due to the appearance of printing at Kalocsa in 1860. The so-called "hole-embroidery" became very popular. The women at Kalocsa and in its area could get ready-made Kalocsa embroidery patterns but they liked creating their own designs as well.

Few women could draw embroidery designs but there were many who were skilled in embroidering. The compositions were very simple and clearly arranged. The motifs were borrowed from nature: clusters of grapes, lilacs, lilies of the valley, roses, forget-me-nots, violets delighted the eyes.

The art of Kalocsa embroidery became quite fashionable. At the end of the 19th century, the art of Kalocsa embroidery went through creative innovations. The holes of the pattern designs were filled but there were also many artists who liked to combine the two needlework styles.

It is in good vintage condition. The base color of the tablecloth is pastel pale yellow.

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