The art of Kalocsa Embroidery originated in the second half of the 19th century in Hungary, originally using only white thread and hole patterns. The development of Kalocsa needlework was spurred by printing in 1860, making pre-made patterns popular though women still enjoyed custom designs. The embroidery became widespread in the Kalocsa region.

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19. The art of Kalocsa Embroidery was born in the second half of the 19th century. Originally the needlework was only white and the embroidery patterns were merely made up by holes. The development of Kalocsa needlework was due to the appearance of printing at Kalocsa in 1860. The so-called "hole-embroidery" became very popular. The women at Kalocsa and in its area could get ready-made Kalocsa embroidery patterns but they liked creating their own designs as well.

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