The Folk Dress of Cieszyn

Description

Book Title: Stroj Cieszynski / Tesinsy Kroj
Translation: The Dress of Cieszyn
Author: Malgorzata Kieres
Language(s): Polish and Czech
Published: Fundacja Bracia Golec (Krakow, Poland) – 2014
Format & Size: Hardcover – 9.75″ x 12″
Pages: 208 pages
Book Condition: Very Good Condition
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Condition
Description: Stunning publication about the traditional folk costumes of the town of Cieszyn/Tesin on the border of Poland and the Czech Republic. 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.).