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Hearts and flowers for Valentines Greeting Card by aportugueselove Browse Valentines Cards online at Zazzle.com This design is one of the most popular Portuguese folk-art patterns. Today we can find it in clothes, shoes, and objects. The sweetheart’s favors or Sweethearts´ handkerchiefs, - also known as Love handkerchiefs -are a Portuguese tradition. It dates may be from the 17th century. They have a symbolic function - the conquest of a man's love. These squares are made of linen or cotton and have embroidered messages dedicated by a young woman to the man she is in love with. She then sent it to the man and, if her love was returned, he would use the handkerchief in public. In case he didn´t, the romantic dream was over. Often these handkerchiefs have language mistakes and rhyme. Designs include blackberry vines, bouquets, flowers, hearts, and keys to open hearts, butterflies, doves, religious symbols, etc. Linen is embroidered in cross stitch, running, and...