Handwoven linen tablecloth from Ukraine

180,00€ incl. VAT

The processing of flax and hemp is culturally and historically one of the oldest forms of textile manufacturing. Hemp and flax processing, as well as the production of textiles usually produced at home, were typically carried out by women, the men were in charge of sowing, harvesting and retting the fibrous plants. After the end of the communist system the the village production of household fabrics slowly but surly disappeared.

Mid 20th century, handwoven and handspun linen, all embroidery by hand

Some small traces of usage (see pictures)

size : 1,80 x 1,00 m

 

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Weight 2 kg

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