Folk fashion

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LEMKOS According to one version, Lemko ancestors were the ancient tribes of White Croats who lived on the slopes of the Carpathian Mountains. [quote style="boxed" float="left"]The Lemkos survived many tragic moments in their long history[/quote] The number of Lemkos on territories of pre-war Poland was estimated between 100,000 and 150,000 people. The Lemkos survived...

Ukrainian linen vyshyvanka Skirt . Modern folk bohemian style. Amazing woman vyshyvanka skirt. Made in Ukraine

This blog is an attempt to share my love and knowledge of Traditional Folk Clothing and embroidery. I am open to requests to research and transmit information on particular Costumes for dance groups, choirs, etc. I do embroidery and sew costumes myself and I would like to spread interest into this particular Art Form

A quick tour of several styles of traditional dress from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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Region of Beskid Żywiecki, southern Poland. Photography © Barbara Kubska, via wgmedia.eu

Hello all, Today I wish to talk about a traditional attire which is unique. This is not a folk costume, but a town costume, one of only two which have survived in Poland. [The other is the Bamberg costume of Poznan'.] This form of dress was common to many of the bourgeoisie of Poland, but the vast majority gave up their old form of dress for modern fashions in the 19th cernt or even earlier. In Żywiec, however, it became elaborated in the late 19th cent. and developed into something found…