The November 2017 issue of Harper's Bazaar Czech heads to the countryside for this dreamy fashion editorial. Photographed by Andreas Ortner, models Eliza

1800-1939 Czech festival clothing of a type that was fairly unchanging

Today we have a guest post article on the stitching of traditional Czech aprons. Often seen over a kroj, many people believe these Czech aprons are a part of traditional kroje, but they are also a stand alone apron. We hope you enjoy the article… My Czechoslovakian mother and grandmother gave up trying to teach...READ MORE

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Kroj dresses have a significant role in WestFest, a yearly Texas Czech festival.

Indigo-print kroj from Czechoslovakia. Source: Lidove umeni.

Explore the fascinating differences in folk costumes from different regions of the Czech Republic. Notice how wealth conditions have influenced the styles, from the modest Western Bohemia to the affluent Moravian districts.

folk costume - Slovakia