Vtg Antique WHITE FLORAL MADEIRA HAND EMBROIDERED LINEN Guest Bath Tea Towel
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:30419658 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Portugal |
| Material: 100% Linen |
You are bidding on a vintage antique Madeira hand towel.
Embroidery: Stitched by hand.
Crochet: Stitched by hand.
Cutwork: Done by hand.
Fabric: Linen
Spots: None. It has been washed.
Measurements: 16 3/4 x 11 inches
Embellishments: Scrolled hand embroidered edge with hand crocheted lace
I have other hand towels for sale in my ebay store.
MADEIRA...WHAT IS IT...A HISTORY? Madeira is a Portuguese Island SW of Portugal. For 100s ...of years the women on this island have taught their daughters handwork. These highly skilled embroidery & needlework techniques are known as Madeira. The women of Madeira have been creating the finest embroidery known since the early 1800's. They only use the finest of linen to embroider on... like organdy & Irish linen. They incorporate highly skilled handwork such as Broderie Anglaise Eyelet, Richelieu Cutwork & heavily padded satin stitches on their exquisite & expertly made textiles. Some of the larger, more ornate tablecloths were created by several embroideresses & still took months & sometimes years to finish. All authentic Madeira is made in MADEIRA Portugal.
Embroidery: Stitched by hand.
Crochet: Stitched by hand.
Cutwork: Done by hand.
Fabric: Linen
Spots: None. It has been washed.
Measurements: 16 3/4 x 11 inches
Embellishments: Scrolled hand embroidered edge with hand crocheted lace
I have other hand towels for sale in my ebay store.
MADEIRA...WHAT IS IT...A HISTORY? Madeira is a Portuguese Island SW of Portugal. For 100s ...of years the women on this island have taught their daughters handwork. These highly skilled embroidery & needlework techniques are known as Madeira. The women of Madeira have been creating the finest embroidery known since the early 1800's. They only use the finest of linen to embroider on... like organdy & Irish linen. They incorporate highly skilled handwork such as Broderie Anglaise Eyelet, Richelieu Cutwork & heavily padded satin stitches on their exquisite & expertly made textiles. Some of the larger, more ornate tablecloths were created by several embroideresses & still took months & sometimes years to finish. All authentic Madeira is made in MADEIRA Portugal.
