Vintage Cretan Hand Embroidered Cross Stitch Floral Tablecloth Tan- Ecru Autumnal Linen

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vintage 1971 to 1990’s traditional folk arts embroidered cross stitch floral Cretan tablecloth
A authentic Cretan woven textile handcrafted by … Read more vintage 1971 to 1990’s traditional folk arts embroidered cross stitch floral Cretan tablecloth
A authentic Cretan woven textile handcrafted by the
historic Eleni Kastrinoyannis family workshop in Heraklion, Crete. -
The cloth features characteristic earthy tones, striped woven borders, and beautiful, hand-finished cross-stitch floral embroidery. The tag explicitly details its artisanal pedigree:
• (Cretan Woven
Textiles): Points to the traditional loom-weaving heritage of the island. Aspras Terra (El. Kastrinogianni):
The name of the foundational artisan workshop
established opposite the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
•(Handmade) / FAST DYES:
Confirms it was woven on a traditional loom and finished using durable, high-quality colortast dyes.
The Manufacturer: Founded originally in 1932, the Eleni Kastrinogianni shop operates across from the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. It is celebrated for preserving Cretan folk art, museum replicas, and handwoven loom textiles.
• Label Details: The label reads (Cretan Woven Textiles / accompanied by (Handmade) and
• FAST DYES", which guarantees that the colored threads will not bleed during washing.
• Craftsmanship: The piece features a neutral woven canvas base with parallel multi-colored stripes along the borders-characteristic of Greek
• loom weaving -and a detailed,
• The Manufacturer: Founded originally in 1932, the Eleni Kastrinogianni shop operates across from the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. It is celebrated for preserving Cretan folk art, museum replicas, and handwoven loom textiles. -
• Label Details: The label reads
"(Cretan Woven
59" × 87"
Condition: pre - owned/ excellent; unused. See less