The Folk Dress of Silesia Highlanders

Description

Book Title: Stroj Gorali Slaskich
Translation: The Dress of Silesia Highlanders
Author: Malgorzata Kieres
Language(s): Polish and English
Published: Fundacja Bracia Golec (Krakow, Poland) – 2008
Format & Size: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket – 9.75″ x 12″
Pages: 192 pages
Book Condition: Like New Condition
Dust Jacket Condition: Like New Condition
Description: Stunning publication about the traditional folk costumes of the Silesian Highlanders from near Cieszyn on the Czech/Polish border. 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.).