The square handkerchief is made out of a thin off white thread. It was delicately woven and has a decorative border with embroiderd dots, ovals, and scalloped edges. There are many holes of varying ...

Why would anyone prefer a flimsy piece of paper to an all-purpose little cloth for mopping up life’s frequent spills, including those from noses?

Inside the package was the embroidered handkerchief. And that handkerchief has a dramatic continuing history. Before returning to his regiment, Veil went home to Johnstown.

Your granny's vintage handkerchiefs probably feature cute fabrics, and they don't have to go to waste. Here are several creative ways to repurpose them.

While helping to clear out an estate recently, I was given a box full of old hankies. Some were just stamped with a design but most were embroidered with pretty little roses or other floral motifs.

Her first pieces were actually made of — wait for it — embroidered handkerchiefs (and this is where the iconic name "Hanky Panky" came from).

Old handkerchiefs can be surprisingly easy to find at thrift stores, especially shops with a wide selection of vintage items. These handkerchiefs often feature delicate embroidery, lace, and ...

The Handkerchief Shop, Colleen Corcoran’s custom wedding embroidery business, has a new appointment-only studio in Medford, New Jersey.

Embroidered handkerchiefs, created as part of an artistic exchange between Afghan and Australian women, have been added to the Australian War Memorial’s national collection to represent the ...

View Tory Burch Cotton and Silk Handkerchief Embroidered Dress, 2020 on artnet. Browse more upcoming and past Decorative Art auction lots.

An embroidered handkerchief traditionally made by village girls for the men they love. The space is dedicated to showing the best of the nation's craft practices, be they contemporary or traditional.