Hungarian Folk Art No. 3

The original purpose of Hungarian embroidery on garments was to strengthen the hemline, but it later began appearing as decoration on both costume and household textiles.  In the eighteenth century, free-hand floral designs of various stitch types began replacing the older geometric motifs.
Display this design at Christmas or leave it up all year around!

Fabric: Stitched on 28ct White Opalescent Lugana by Zweigart and provided by Wichelt Imports, Inc.

Chart Area: 160w X 215h

Stitch Count: 149w X 211h