Matyó

Hungary

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The Matyó are a distinct ethnic group in Hungary, primarily residing in the northern part of the Great Alföld plain, around the town of Mezőkövesd. They are renowned for their vibrant folk arts, particularly their intricate handmade embroidery and the creation of colorful traditional apparel. This cultural heritage is a significant aspect of Hungarian folk traditions.1

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Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
…of the county is the Matyó area, centred on Mezőkövesd, where quaint ornate local costumes survive. On the Mohi lowlands, to the south of the Bükk Mountains, King Béla IV’s Magyar army was routed by the Mongol invaders in 1241. Area 2,798 square miles (7,247 square km). Pop. (2011) 686,266;…
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…of the county is the Matyó area, centred on Mezőkövesd, where quaint ornate local costumes survive. On the Mohi lowlands, to the south of the Bükk Mountains, King Béla IV’s Magyar army was routed by the Mongol invaders in 1241. Area 2,798 square miles (7,247 square km). Pop. (2011) 686,266;…
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Hungary
Traditional regions
…people of Kalocsa and the Matyó, who occupy the northern part of the plain around Mezőkövesd and are noted for folk arts that include handmade embroidery and the making of multicoloured apparel.
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…people of Kalocsa and the Matyó, who occupy the northern part of the plain around Mezőkövesd and are noted for folk arts that include handmade embroidery and the making of multicoloured apparel.
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