The new cross stitch collection from Folkology features folk art patterns based on antique Hungarian needlework. They have extended their table linen pattern collection with designs suitable for doilies, and a new quick project format: the tile patterns.
Blue-dye artisan fabrics are handmade by a family workshop in the Eastern part of Hungary. This family has been producing these textiles since 1878. They use wooden motif blocks from the beginning of the 20th century, and a printing machine manufactured in 1907. The fabrics made by this family workshop are juried by the Hungarian Folk Handicrafts Commission, guaranteeing the authentic quality of the designs and manufacturing.
Blue-dyeing is a resist-dyeing method where the white cotton or linen fabric is first printed with a resist paste using wooden motif blocks or sometimes a block printing machine. The fabric is then immersed in the indigo solution. The printed areas resist the dye and come out crisp white.
Katalin has generously given Whipup readers a promo coupon valid until April 15th, use the coupon code WHIPUP5 during checkout (you will be able to apply it at Step 2 of checkout) to get $5 off any order of $20 or more (before shipping). ::folkology
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Do you have any names and specific locations for this Hungarian workshop?
Blue-dye has been popular in wide parts of Europe since earliest times and has been known as “Blaudruck”, “Blaufaerberei” or “Schoenfaerberei” and even “poorman’s embroidery” in Germany. The beginning import of indigo via Holland and England had people change to indigo from woad.
what a great site! thanks for posting it and to you, folkology, for extending the discount!
for more info about the processes of blue dying you might want to get in touch with folkology.