Tót embroidery patterns from Cziffer Slovakia + M.Hollósy embroidery competition

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Cziffer embroidery (or also Cíferská výšivka) is a traditional Slovak art that won the Grand Prix at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. 

Opening ceremony on 14 April 1900

Source: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Exposition_Universelle_(1900)#/media/File:Inauguration_de_l'exposition,_le_14_Avril_1900.jpg

World's Fair held in Paris, France

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After World War II, this art was suppressed, but in recent years it has been revived by the OZ Cziffer association by publishing a catalog of ornaments and organizing competitions and lectures, such as the Mária Hollósa competition.

M.Hollósy embroidery competition = súťaže M.Hollósy vo vyšívaní

The first competition was in 2015. Participants come from several countries, so it is international competition and high quality exhibition. 

There are four categories: 

- embroidery on interior textiles

- clothing

- copy of old embroidery

- embroidery on the theme Home

"Visitors had the opportunity to see typical old embroidery, cross-stitched textiles and several specific paintings measuring 1×1 meter.

Slovak embroideries, which were awarded in the competition in previous years, became known not only in the Czech Republic, but also in the USA and Australia. The winning works from individual years will be presented in more detail in embroidery associations overseas. 

Another year, the competition included an exhibition of embroidery, lectures, a fashion show and for all participants of the event the activity Sign up for embroidery - embroider the Cífer church on a joint embroidery.

The importance of embroidery lies in the ability to express thoughts, attitudes, get rid of stress, and pass on cultural heritage. Handicrafts in general are important for mental health, they relieve a person of anxiety, strengthen self-confidence, and fulfill their life. Their therapeutic effect has been proven in the form of relaxation, art therapy (embroidery as a reflection of experience, a way of expression), and they even help to actively manage stress and pain. The discussion of the panel participants showed that even today, the main attribute of the embroidery process is differentiation." 

- Source: https://www.tvoriato.sk/category/sutaze-m-hollosy/

Výšivky pani Márie Backovej = Embroiderings of Mrs. Mária Backová

Source: https://www.tvoriato.sk/2019-3-rocnik-sutaze-m-hollosy-vo-vysivani/

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Key points about Cziffer embroidery:

• Historical significance: Cziffer embroidery is a living testament to cultural heritage and gained international recognition at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900.
• Decline and revival: After 1945, the art declined, but is now being revived thanks to the efforts of the OZ Cziffer association.
• Activities of OZ Cziffer:
• Publications: They publish publications with Cziffer patterns (mustras) and ornaments, such as a catalog of ornaments.
• Events: They organize competitions and lectures focused on Cífer embroidery and its history, including the life and work of Mária Hollósa.
• Mária Hollósa's legacy: In the village of Cífer there is a Memorial Room of Mária Hollósa, where you can learn more about the works of this personality.

Cziffer patterns (mustras) = cíferskými vzormi (mustrami)

Source: https://katarinaziak.sk/ciferske-mustry/

Source: https://katarinaziak.sk/ciferske-mustry/

"The embroideries reached the noble courts of Austria-Hungary, Spain, France, Belgium..., among the orders for embroidery were: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen of Spain, Archduchess Maria Theresa, Princess Beaufort of Paris and many others."

Source: https://katarinaziak.sk/ciferske-mustry/