Matyo Treasure Box

Matyo Treasure Box ~ 2.5 inch ~ Round Shipping is included with this price! Present a special gift to that special person in your life. This hand embroidered Matyó treasure box is a beautiful and unique way to store keepsakes. Multi-color embroidery red or black. Please make color choice at check-out. Also available in heart shape or 4 inch round. Many have used boxes of this nature to present special jewelry gifts to their loved ones. This box was hand-embroidered and made in Mezőkövesd, Hungary by the Matyó people. They have held this name since the 15th century when it was bestowed upon them by King Matthias. Famous for their richly colored clothing and stylized embroidery, the Matyó are well known throughout Hungary. In 1896, Matyó embroidery won numerous gold medals at the World Exposition in Paris.