Stunning Vintage Hand Embroidered Linen Wedding Handkerchief
Incredible Handwork
Stock 103
Absolutely Gorgeous .... Just LOOK at that handwork.....
Pristine White linen with exceptional heavy, raised hand embroidery, tiny drawnwork along the scalloped edge, and extensive tiny seed stitch accents. Beautiful pattern of ROSES. Measures 12" and in PERFECT condition. NEVER used with the ORIGINAL label!
Truly a stunning Wedding handkerchief.....
Every stitch is hand made and this magnificent piece took one exceptionally skilled embroideress working full time, over a month to embroider. These are frequently misidentified and sold as Madeira, but these beauties were actually made in China (of the finest Chinese hand embroidery). This type of Old World handwork is no longer being produced due to the lack of skillful needle workers and the amount of time it takes to complete. These were very expensive when originally sold, due to the amount of handwork involved. Be sure to enlarge the photos below to see the amazing details.
Pristine Condition.... absolutely flawless .....
From my personal handkerchief collection.... Keep watching for amazing hand embroidery, incredible hand made antique lace and Madeira's finest Marghab. A wonderful opportunity to add some exceptional and rare pieces to your collection.
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