Marghab Madeira & hand embroidery PLACE MATS SET 8 in box GEORGES OF COLLINS ST

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Marghab Madeira & hand embroidery PLACE MATS SET 8 in box GEORGES OF COLLINS ST:
$65.10

Madeira and hand embroidery have been synonymous since the embroidery industry was brought to this small island in 1850. Although the Industrias de Bordados was well established by the time Emile and Vera Way Marghab began their business, it was the Marghabs that raised quality standards to an unprecedented level. The exacting standards of Marghab Linens ensured them of being favorites among royalty, diplomats and admirers of fine things.

Marghab Linens Ltd. rapidly became internationally recognized for the quality and exacting detail of its beautiful linens. Designs were hand embroidered by the most skilled embroiderers. The embroideries were done on fabrics of the finest linen from Ireland, and on Margandie®, a crisp yet transparent fabric imported form Switzerland. The floss that would embellish the fabric with design was specially dyed in England and France.Since the closure of Marghab Linens Ltd. in 1980, hand embroidered linens continue to be made on the Island of Madeira by other firms. However, the level of perfection attained by Marghab Linens has not been matched. Marghab Linens are appreciated for their beauty, quality in design, materials, craftsmanship and their magnificence.

Since 1850, when Madeiran natives were introduced to hand embroidery as a means of industry, the islands had been renowned for their needlework.[2] The Marghabs took advantage of this reputation, producing textiles that were skilfully hand-embroidered on the highest quality Irish linen and a form of organdy called Margandie,[2] made in Switzerland, and harder wearing than usual organdy.[3] The linens were designed by Vera, and hand-embroidered as a home industry by the women on Madeira, who Vera insisted received payment per stitch - which for a single place mat could amount to seventy thousand stitches.[3]

Marghab linens were retailed through leading American department stores such as Lord & Taylor, Marshall Field\'s, and Neiman Marcus.[3] In 1945 Vera Marghab was awarded the Neiman Marcus Fashion Award.[4] Emile died in 1947, and his wife took charge of the business until its dissestablishment in 1980.[1] She died in 1995.[

Georges Department Store was established in 1880 within Melbourne\'s CBD, and owners William and Arthur George enjoyed great success as the store became one of Melbourne\'s elite shopping locations

:On offer I have • 8 Placemats approximately 44.5 cm by 30 cm

In their original box.. tissue paper inbetween each place mat . you will note the box has \"Marghab Georges of Collins st. and evidence of tape on both sides of the box.. please view my photos

• Detail: Expert, heavily raised hand embroidery in the beautiful Trailing Vine pattern

• Color and material: Linen and Marghab\'s exclusive organdy fabric brown tone to the fabric ... very light

• Gently used... NO holes in any of the eight and are all in exquisite condition

they are pre loved but exceptionally cared for and stored for all these years

• Smoke free home

• Guaranteed authentic Marghab ~ Madeira\'s finest hand embroidery

when only the best will do...

postage will be $18 Australia wide

I will post to the US.. Shipping to the US will be $41 AUSD