The Folk Dress of Zywiec Highlanders

Description

Book Title: Stroj Gorali Zywieckich
Translation: The Dress of Zywiec Highlanders
Author: Elzbieta Filip and Barbara Rosiek
Language(s): Polish and English
Published: Fundacja Bracia Golec (Krakow, Poland) – 2009
Format & Size: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket – 9.75″ x 12″
Pages: 192 pages
Book Condition: Like New Condition – includes CD
Dust Jacket Condition: Like New Condition
Description: Stunning publication about the traditional folk costumes of the Zywiec Highlanders from southern Poland. The book was published by the Golec Brothers Foundation, which works towards the preservation of traditional culture in the Carpathian Mountains. The book is full of detailed text and high-quality photographs showing the richness of the regional folk costumes of this region. Many archival photos as well as contemporary photos showing close-ups of the costume elements and their decorations (lace, embroidery, beadwork, etc.).