Zuza Krajewska shot the cover. (source)

Polish Folk Style

Siuda Baba, a person appearing on the Easter Monday in only a few villages in southern Poland, is a great example of how bits of the informations about the old religions and customs were carried on…

Second part of my planned short series describing the symbolism of colors in Polish folklore. Like before, I'll start with a bit of vocabulary and etymology for the interested (you might skip these few points to go right to the text below): white (noun): biel adjectives: (she) biała, (he) biały, (it) białe [full declension here at wiktionary]…

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.