Traditional Polish Krakau festive waistcoat - size M

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Traditional Polish Krakau festive waistcoat - size M
€175.00

Beautiful vintage traditional Polish Krakau festive gilet with cute tassels and red & yellow beads all over ❤️

The side panels has been altered by previous owner to be more fitted on her (see photo)

Material: saphire blue velvet with smooth silk feel inside lining, some hooks for closing 

Size: fits till a size M

Measurements taken while laying flat:
armpit to armpit: 48cm
total length: 45cm

  • excellent condition! See photos and judge for yourself!
  • for reference model is 1,60 and normally wears a size S/M (38) 
  •  shipping worldwide 🌍

 

These rich costumes worn at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in the wealthy villages located on the northeastern of Cracow are usually seen as the most typical ones.

The visually most attractive and distinctive element of the outfit worn by Krakowiak women was a bodice. The bodice's cut, fabric and ornamentation would change both in time and space, depending on the owner’s wealth.
The bodices considered to be the oldest were to be found in the Cracow district as early as the 19th century. The bottom part was decorated with a large number of set-in flaps (called kaletki - distinctive, overlapping, trapezoidal pieces of cloth). The flaps visually enhanced the waistline, and their number was a sign of the owner’s wealth.

From the beginning of the 20th century this type of bodice began to be replaced by newer varieties, with black velvet and trimmings of dainty flaps or box pleats around the waist.

Festive outfits very expensive. They were used for years, throughout the entire adult life. They used to be passed down from generation to generation.

Recognised today as a staple of folk costumes.

 

  • excellent condition! See photos and judge for yourself!
  • for reference model is 1,60 and normally wears a size S/M (38) 
  •  shipping worldwide 🌍

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