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Poland Traditional Dress - Poland Folk Costume

Poland Traditional Costume

Poland Traditional Costume

Denis Kotov © 2005
Traditional Polish folk costumes vary by region, but are typically brightly colored and decorated with embroidery. Poland's folk costumes are sometimes still worn for special occasions, like weddings, or in the most rural parts of Poland by members of the older generations. Traditional dress in Poland varies by region. Headresses range from hats to wreathes of flowers, fabric colors vary greatly, and aprons, vests, and ribbons are used depending upon the origin of the costume
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