VINTAGE Hardanger Embroidery and Cutwork Lace or Scarf. RARE!
HAND EMBROIDERED HARDANGER TABLECLOTH - BISQUE - 33" SQUARE - EXQUISITE !
It went pretty well, don't you think?
The publication of Jean Kimmond's Embroidery for the Home and a J.P. Coats publication helped generate a resurgence of interest in Hardanger.
Projects from the Early Style Hardanger book.
This unique technique spread from there; sea farer brought exquisite fabrics featuring this embroidery into many countries.
Ricami Hardanger 4, Mani Di Fata Contemporary and classic designs for table and bed linens.
This is because while the finished Hardanger work may look impressively difficult, the basic techniques in Hardanger embroidery are very simple.
You can find more resources for hardanger embroidery (tutorials, free designs,and kits) in previous posts in my hardanger embroidery category.
I couldn't get the camera to focus well on the entire runner, so here are a couple of closeup photos where you can see the design.