Hungarian doll
Hungarian doll made of cloth, and stuffed with fabric. Face appears to be ceramic and features are painted on. Dress is very decorative with embroidery and lace. Has one white petticoat, and white underwear. Is wearing the headress with pom poms to signify that she is a married Matyo woman – the csavarint�s kendo.
In Northeastern Hungary live the most colourfully dressed Hungarian ethnographic group, the Maty�s. There are three main centres of Maty� culture: Mez�k�vesd the main town and the villages, Szentistv�n and Tard. The fame of this region is founded on the rich and fabulously patterned embroidery of their embroiderers. Apparently, these patterns were developed by a local artist, Bori Kisjank�. The sarmentose (branched) patterns, feature brilliantly coloured, harmonious mixes of various types of flowers (e.g. roses, tulips), leaves, birds, hearts and stars. It is one of the most beautiful and well-known folk arts in Hungary. It became part of the UNESCO World Heritage in December 2012.