A compendium of knowledge about Polish folk art. The book reveals the true nature of "Polish ... artistic handicrafts, clothing and costumes, woven fabrics, embroidery, beliefs and rituals, religious ...

The traditional Polish folk art of papercutting was done mostly ... pelicans and Mardi Gras costumes. "I want people to still recognize it," they said. "My first Mardi Gras piece, it looks ...

A self-confessed patriot, and one of the first Polish children in her school, Basia was always proud of her heritage and remembers her mother dressing up in folk costumes on special occasions. Another ...