Polish fashion

Comprehensive article showing various types of the brilliantly colored Folk Art so typical of Poland, some of which is worn as clothing. Also featured is Wycinanki, decorative paper cut-outs which some say are the most beautiful in the world. They were used to decorate the walls of ceiling beams in countryside cottages and given as gifts to family members and friends. Fellow Armchair Travelers, do be sure to click through to the article to see breathtaking examples.

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Polish Folk Style

The Polish national wardrobe is filled to the brim with embroidered dresses in all possible colours as well as Gorals, hard-soled leather moccasins called ‘kierpce’ and ornaments from red beaded necklaces to fancy peacock feathers from Kraków. Hanging next to stripy woollen and felt attire, we find the finest silk, cashmere and colourfully threaded ornamental lace.

Beautiful acrylic folk scarf with a screen-printed folk design surrounded by fringe. Choose from 11 different colors. Please note that there are two slightly different patterns. The floral only pattern is very limited.

Price listed in USD. Description Raspberry Mousse skirt lined textured silk wrap skirt attached with ribbon at left side front slit opening secured with an inner button and loop. size XS, S, M, L , XL Sizing: XS: Bust: 30”-32” Waist: 23”-24”,Hips: 33”-35” S: Bust: 33”-34” Waist: 25”-26” Hips: 36”-37” M: Bust: 35”-36” Waist: 27”-28” Hips:38”-39” L: Bust : 37"-38" Waist: 29"-31" Hips: 40"-41" XL: Bust 39”-40” Waist : 32”-33” Hips: 42”-43” Model is 5ft 7" and wears size small. If you are…

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When you think of Slavic culture, the first things that come to mind are probably vodka, fur hats, and the Orthodox church. Polish photographer Marcin Nagraba, however, wanted to show the world a more ancient view of Slavic people in his dark pictures - by dialing it all the way back to Pagan times.

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