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Antique very Rare HARDANGER Embroidered Pillow Case Dowry Quality Norway

$ 173.71

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    Antique Rare HARDANGER Embroidered Pillow Case Dowry Quality - Norway Handwork
    country 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.