Polish hand-embroidered makatka wall-hanging - country farm with storks in tree

Mrs. Anna Góralczuk is a weaver and embroiderer, especially making tapestries.She was 14 when, with the support of her mother, she began weaving. Initially, she made woolen blankets and rugs, then moved on to weaving rugs. She also built her own looms, which still stand in her home today.Today, Ms. Anna is known primarily for her charming embroidered wall hangings, which she sews on hand-woven linen canvas. The family tradition is also continued by Ms. Góralczuk's daughter and granddaughter – all three women's work will be featured at their joint booth.

Makatka is a Polish name for a decorative piece of cloth with a range of different embroidered motifs. Usually they depict text as well as pictures which is often a traditional proverb about the home. Love, animals, birds and religion are also popular themes. The text and pictures are simple, single lines with no shading or perspective. They were traditionally made to hang in the kitchen or other rooms in a home. 

Material: 100% hand-woven linen Size: 60 X 39cm including fringe

All packaging plastic free, made from recycled materials wherever possible and is 100% recyclable

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