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Portuguese valentine's love handkerchiefs paper coaster

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Save a table, use a coaster. When it comes to events, sometimes details are more than just details, they add that special WOW factor. Made from white chipboard, these coasters are available in 7 fun and unique shapes that easily add personality to any event.

  • Available in 7 fun shapes!
  • Heart Dimensions: 10 cm x 10 cm (4" x 4")
  • Sturdy 50 pt. pulp board
  • Sturdy, durable, and absorbent – perfect for parties, weddings, or branding your business.
  • Vibrant full colour one sided printing.
  • Minimum order of 6

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Portuguese valentine's love handkerchiefs  paper coaster

Portuguese valentine's love handkerchiefs paper coaster

This folk design is inspired by one of the most popular Portuguese folk-art patterns. It's a hand-embroidered Valentine's message in symbols and words but today we can find it in clothes, shoes, also in tablecloths and kitchen towels, and accessories. Lenços dos Namordos or sweetheart’s favours or Sweethearts´ handkerchiefs, - also known as Love handkerchiefs - are an old girly Portuguese tradition. It dates maybe from the 17th century. In Northern Portugal, in the Minho region, embroidered handkerchiefs were used in the flirting or conquest of a man's love. They were a romantic public declaration. The handkerchiefs' squares were made of linen or cotton and had embroidered messages dedicated by a young woman to the man she is in love with. The woman would send it to the man and, if her love was returned, he would use the handkerchief in public. In case he didn´t, the girl's romantic dream was over. Often the handkerchiefs have rhyme and misspellings in cursive handwriting because women were not enough schooled so they would write like they spoke, and married young. These motifs mean reproduction (branches), love (dove, heart), the union (the key that unites two hearts), loyalty (dog), and nostalgia (messenger pigeon with envelope and ship). You can also find blackberry vines, bouquets, butterflies, religious symbols, etc. Linen is embroidered in cross stitch, running, and stem stitches. This charming Portuguese tradition inspired this product that is ideal for romantic couples or any romantic celebration, for example, Valentine’s Day, Wedding Anniversaries, Romantic Birthdays, or for any occasion when one feels like surprising a sweetheart, a wife or maybe a mother or a sister, with a sweet and loving surprise.

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The price, the quality and the timeliness of the product arriving: 5 stars! I loved that I could design my own coaster and it came on time! These are my wedding favours and I'm loving them! Everything was clear and beautiful!
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By D.November 29, 2020Verified Purchase
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The coasters are well worth every penny. If you want to add that special touch to your tables inside or outside I would highly recommend to place an order. You won’t be disappointed. Can’t beat the price. I ordered these coasters to use in our tiki bar. The colours are so bright and will look amazing in our tiki bar in the summer. Can’t hardly wait to use them in the summer time. I’m going to order another set for around our fire pit table.
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By D.November 29, 2020Verified Purchase
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I found the coasters a bit thin, however they are very durable and great quality. I would order another set in a heart beat. Can’t beat the price and the overall personal look adds that nice touch to any room. The coasters turned out perfect. The colours matched my Christmas theme colours. I have them displayed on my table.
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