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Antique very Rare HARDANGER Embroidered Pillow Case Dowry Quality Norway
$ 173.71
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Description
Antique Rare HARDANGER Embroidered Pillow Case Dowry Quality - Norway Handworkcountry of origin unknown.
Hardanger
embroidery
is named for the
Hardanger
district and fiord in Western Norway. Although usually classified
as Norwegian
embroidery,
the work in its original form is very old, being worked long ago in Persia and other
Asiatic
countries including Eastern European countries - normally done
in colored silks or cotton on very fine gauge netting,
sharp scissors a must -)
This pillow if from the family estate, minimum 50 to 60 yrs old. Never been used, any slight discoloring is due
to age, but hardly any spotted, the pillow is in very good condition since it has been stored for all these years.
Very hard to find these pillows to purchase - saw only one so far for over 0.00 reduced.
The size is 21.5 " X 15" and it weighs 5.5 oz
Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS First Class.