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Hungarian Embroidery - Folk Embroidery from Hungary

Hungary Embroidery

Hungary Embroidery

Jozsef Szoke © 2004
Hungary's tradition of embroidery dates back to the middle ages. Hungarian daughters learned to embroider at a very young age, and family's wealth was often measured or determined by the number of embroidered cloths they had. While Hungarian embroidery decorated folk costumes, it can also be found on tablecloths, napkins, bed covers, and serving towels. Today you can pick up Hungarian embroidery as a souvenir, but some of the finest examples of Hungarian embroidery are heirloom items cherished by families.
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