Kashubian embroidery

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Kashubian embroidery is a traditional Polish folk needlework style from the Kashubia region, characterized by floral motifs and a distinctive color palette, especially shades of blue.

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instanceOf folk embroidery style
intangible cultural heritage
associatedWithEthnicGroup Kashubians NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin Poland
culturalSignificance element of Polish folk art
symbol of Kashubian identity
hasVariant Puck school of Kashubian embroidery NERFINISHED
Słupsk school of Kashubian embroidery
Tuchola school of Kashubian embroidery NERFINISHED
Wdzydze school of Kashubian embroidery NERFINISHED
Wejherowo school of Kashubian embroidery NERFINISHED
Żukowo school of Kashubian embroidery NERFINISHED
influencedBy Christian symbolism
regionOfOrigin Kashubia NERFINISHED
timePeriodOfOrigin 19th century
traditionalBaseMaterial cotton
linen
traditionalThreadMaterial cotton thread
silk thread
transmissionMethod taught in families
taught in folk art schools
typicalColor black
blue
brown
dark blue
green
light blue
navy blue
red
yellow
typicalMotif clover leaves
ear-of-grain motifs
floral motifs
forget-me-nots
lilies
pansies
roses
tulips
typicalStitch chain stitch
cross stitch
satin stitch
stem stitch
usedFor decoration of household textiles
usedOn aprons
blouses
liturgical textiles
napkins
tablecloths
traditional costumes
usesTechnique hand embroidery

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Kashubia region hasCulturalSymbol Kashubian embroidery
subject surface form: Kashubia
Kashubians haveFolkArt Kashubian embroidery