Balázs VEREBÉLYI
Decorative cushion
2019
weaver’s cloth, embroidery yarn
Photo: SULYOK Miklós
Harminchármak - Verebélyi Balázs, hímző
1990, Salgótarján, embroiderer
He lives in Recsk, one of the centres of the Palóc region, where cross-stitch and cutwork (stock) embroidery are the dominant techniques. He mainly makes embroideries in this style. He learned the basics of embroidery from family members. His master was Józsefné Fiser, who was the one who led him into this career. He has been successful in national embroidery competitions. In 2021, he completed the training in hand-machine embroidery and obtained the title of vocational instructor. He collects linen embroideries and creates home textiles and utilitarian objects combining tradition and contemporary styles. In 2017 he received the Junior Prima Award. In 2022 he was awarded the title Young Master of Folk Art.
