VTG Greek Folk Cross Stitch Table Runner Hand Embroidered Crete Motif 26" For Sale

Gorgeous and entirely handcrafted vintage Greek cross-stitch table runner featuring an intricate Cratan folk art motif. This textile is a labor of love, showcases incredible counted cross-stitch preccesion layered with detailed backstitching to sharply outline the vibrant scrolls. The central mesh features a highly technical checkered lattice design. A review of the reverse side reveals immaculate thread work with neat tuck-ins and no messy jumps-the hallmark of an expert artisan needleworker. 26" x 18.5" (Approximately).Vibrant shades of violet-purple, fuchsia, pastel pink, mint green, and soft yellow.This piece is in excellent vintage structural condition. The embroidery threads remain strong, tight, and brightly colored. Please note that there is some faint, light storage yellowing/mild age-toning on portions of the evenweave base cloth from decades of careful residential storage. This characteristic mellowing is entirely consistent with age, does not detract from its beauty, and may lighten with a specialized, gentle linen wash if desired by the buyer.. Please review all close-up photos to fully appreciate the exact condition and beautiful craftsmanship of this Mediterranean textile.