Something we haven't presented as frequently are examples of what we might call "folk" embroidery. This rustic form of embroidery is a true and authentic style. If we compare some different examples, we find that there are many shared characteristics,. Similar styles of depiction, a similar colour palette, and similar decorative themes. This can hardly be purely accidental.
It is unclear to me whether any formal stylistic designation has ever been assigned to these works, and my own sense is that these are primarily of Eastern and Central European origin, likely representing a form of popular embroidery within these regions, applied to vestments and likely many other things.
With all that in mind, I'd like to present you with some examples for your own consideration of this unique type of vestment, something that, I think you will all agree, is quite unique and authentic.
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| Breil/Brigels, Switzerland, 17th century (Source) |
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| Hungary, 18th century |
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| ca.18th century |
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| Cistercian Abbey of Zwettl, Austria, early 18th cent. (Source) |
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| Cistercian Abbey of Zwettl, Austria, early 18th cent. (Source) |
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| Cistercian Abbey of Zwettl, Austria, early 18th cent. (Source) |
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| Second half of the 17th century. |
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| Croatia, 17th century. |
