When I first saw Greek folk embroidery, I couldn’t believe my eyes! I had traveled to Greece to purchase brocades for my tailoring business when the wife of one of my suppliers invited me to their home in Thessaloniki. We were sitting down to a cup of Greek coffee when my hostess brought out a large box. She began pulling out a variety of elaborate embroideries — table runners, little mats and cushion covers — each one stitched in stylized geometric patterns and vibrant colors that reminded me of finely woven carpets. I was familiar with the Greek custom of the prika, a collection of heirloom wedding embroideries passed down through the generations, but I had never seen one quite this lavish.
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