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Embroidered decorative bows

short description:

Women from the Silesian Women Association of the village of Walce during the Easter and Christmas periods traditionally decorate their homesteads with embroidered, specially draped bows

detailed description:

Decorative bows from Walce are embroidered with the cross stitch. Colourfully embroidered and beautifully draped bows grace homesteads highlighting the solemn nature of the holidays. This local tradition is maintained among the elderly, and the younger generation has the opportunity to learn it at workshops and training courses held in the Culture Centre in Walce. The decorative bows are presented at handcraft exhibitions, festivities and fairs of folk culture.

Animals allowed: No