{"product_id":"vintage-40s-slovak-christian-needlepoint-holy-cross-jesus-roses-folk-art-textile","title":"Vintage 40s Slovak Christian Needlepoint Holy Cross Jesus Roses Folk Art Textile","description":"Vintage handmade Slovak Christian needlepoint\/cross-stitch textile featuring a large central cross surrounded by roses and floral motifs with devotional wording worked in Slovak. The text reads approximately “SVÄTÝ KRÍŽ \/ NA ŇOM \/ ZOMREL \/ PÁN JEŽIŠ,” translating roughly to “Holy Cross, upon it died the Lord Jesus.” The piece is worked primarily in wool yarn on an open-weave ground with a cream cotton border finished in decorative black cross stitching around the edges. Nearly complete, with only a small rectangular section near the upper portion left unfinished. A distinctive example of Central\/Eastern European religious folk art and devotional needlework.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25\" x 18\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition overall. Stitches appear intact, clean, and well preserved. There is age-related yellowing\/discoloration to some of the unfinished cream cotton areas on the front and back. No major damage noted. Please review photos closely for construction, unfinished area, and age-related wear.","brand":"Handmade","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":46502962856015,"sku":"❤️ Premier Pre-loved Partner","price":52.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/8204\/8591\/files\/4cf06b88-5f1a-4829-aa54-86eeb70d5abe.jpg?v=1787841187","url":"https:\/\/shandesinzvintagesupply.com\/products\/vintage-40s-slovak-christian-needlepoint-holy-cross-jesus-roses-folk-art-textile","provider":"ShanDesinz Vintage Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}