Set 2 Vintage Linen Madeira Cutwork Guest Hand Towels Embroidered Antique Ivory

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Set 2 Vintage Linen Madeira Cutwork Guest Hand Towels Embroidered Antique Ivory

Vintage Marghab Madeira
Condition is excellent, gently used. … Read more Set 2 Vintage Linen Madeira Cutwork Guest Hand Towels Embroidered Antique Ivory

Vintage Marghab Madeira
Condition is excellent, gently used. Clean and bright with slight shade variations.

Style: Estate Elegance
Made in: Madeira Island, Portugal
Dimensions: 15ʺW × 20ʺH

The history of Madeira Embroidery goes as far back as the history of Madeira Island itself, colonized by Portuguese settlers more than 500 years ago. For centuries, pieces of linen, cotton, silk and organdie have been hand embroidered in Madeira to produce table, bed and bath linen, as well as women and baby clothing. It became a commercial product and a key industry of the local economy only by mid 19th century, though, by influence of the British, German and Sirian, who helped make it known and available internationally. For this reason, mid 19th century is often (and incorrectly) referred to as the birth date of Madeira Embroidery. In fact, the oldest reference to Madeira Embroidery goes as far back as the 16th century. ~ Lino & Araújo Madeira Embroidery

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