Collection record · Samlingsdokument
Hand-embroidered wall hanging with a food motif — "Modest fare, offered without fuss"
Catalogue no. BND-740738786
$399
Converted from SEK · charged in SEK
An older hand-embroidered Swedish wall hanging (bonad) with a food motif and an embroidered verse, bound with mustard-yellow tape. Embroidered text (Swedish): ”Måttlig fägnad utan krus bjudes uti detta hus” — “Modest fare, offered without fuss, is what this house provides.” A generous yet unpretentious promise to the guest: simple hospitality, no ceremony. Hangings like this belonged in the kitchen or dining corner, setting the tone for how guests were welcomed. The motif shows apple, lemon, tomato, dill and herring — everyday food in the Swedish home. Era: The Swedish Home (early to mid 20th century). Dimensions: 74 x 38 cm (29.1 x 15 in). Material: Linen with yarn embroidery, hand-embroidered. Condition: Very good — no or minimal signs of use. Two small stains are present, visible in the photographs. One of one. Every hanging is handmade, has hung in a Swedish home, and never exists in more than a single copy. Shipping added. See purchase policy.
Condition of sale
Sold as seen · Antique textiles
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