Keeping a cherished tradition alive
Matyo folk art is celebrated in the colourful embroidery that adorns Hungarian national costumes. Learn how to embroider or crochet from the local villagers of Tard, who have kept the flame alive with traditional patterns and passed them down to their children and children’s children.
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The Experience
OFFER INCLUDES:
- Half-day signature experience curated exclusively for Anantara’s 25th Anniversary
- Private transfer to the nearby village Tard where the Matyó community of Northeast Hungary lives
- Visit a family-run embroidery workshop, where this art has been passed down through generations of women
- Try your hand at embroidery and learn how patterns are composed, coloured, and personalised
- Visit to the local church, then your road leads you to lunch: a homemade serving of gulyás, accompanied by traditional songs that once marked seasonal gatherings and celebrations
Receive a beautifully designed bag explaining the history of Matyó embroidery and Anantara’s connection to traditional crafts worldwide.
Terms and Conditions
- Suitable for: 2 to 10 guests
- Availability: daily
- Duration: 4-6 hours
Available to book with 72 hours’ notice