Vintage Micro Embroidery White Linen Hankie Napkin Set Set of 8
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Remarkable set of eight vintage white linen hankie–napkins with exquisite micro embroidery, each showing a peaceful house-and-lake scene in ultra-fine pale gray thread. 5 x 7 in
~ Era: likely mid-century (1950s–1970s), based on linen quality and handwork
~ Material: fine sheer white linen
~ Embroidery: extraordinary micro embroidery in ultra-thin pale gray thread — as beautiful on the back as on the front
~ Design: large house with many windows, trees, small boat, shoreline, birds skimming the water
~ Construction: hand-rolled hems
~ Origin: unknown (the technique is consistent with high-skill Swiss, Chinese Suzhou-style, or Asian export embroidery traditions)
~ Condition: excellent vintage condition
~ Notes: no signs of use; very clean
~ Quantity: set of 8 matching pieces
~ Label/Tag: none present
Fine micro-embroidery like this was traditionally done by highly skilled artisans—each tiny stitch forming a delicate illustrated scene meant to be admired up close.
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