{"product_id":"european-folk-dolls-vintage-polish-krakow-region","title":"European Folk Dolls Vintage Polish Krakow Region","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional folk dolls \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepresenting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral or Eastern European regional costumes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—and based on the embroidery, colors, and style, they look \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eespecially\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e close to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlovak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCzech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e folk attire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe doll on the left (female):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeadwear:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe is wearing a close-fitting red bonnet or headscarf, which historically indicated a woman's marital or regional status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlouse \u0026amp; Vest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures characteristic puff sleeves with delicate white lace trim at the collar and cuffs, layered under a decorative black and red embroidered bodice\/vest (\u003ci\u003ekordulka\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSkirt \u0026amp; Apron:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA highly detailed, pleated skirt layered with lace inserts and a vibrant, floral-patterned ribbon sash tied at the waist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination is very typical of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolish “Krakowiak”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlovak village\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe doll on the right (male):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA traditional black cap (\u003ci\u003eklobúk\u003c\/i\u003e) decorated with a white ribbon bow and small faux floral accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShirt \u0026amp; Vest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA white wide-sleeved shirt paired with a festive vest featuring bright red edging and colorful green, yellow, and red embroidery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSash \u0026amp; Trousers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe has a long, elaborately embroidered white floral sash draped over his shoulder, tucked into tight red trousers, and finished with tall black folk boots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese dolls feature molded plastic heads with hand-painted facial features, while the bodies are  plastic. Their feet and hands are rubber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey measure 8 inches tall and each one comes with a stand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were incredibly popular souvenirs for travelers visiting Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Poland during the Cold War era, serving as a prideful celebration of regional Slavic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hat with ribbons is a strong clue—this is iconic in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolish Kraków region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e folk costume (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrój krakowski\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), but similar styles appear in parts of Slovakia and Moravia (Czech Republic).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"104","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46417788698774,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/3206\/9526\/files\/European_Folk_Dolls_Vintage_Polish_Krakow_Region.png?v=1780936535","url":"https:\/\/www.pierogigifts.com\/products\/european-folk-dolls-vintage-polish-krakow-region","provider":"Pierogi Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}