Kuyavian embroidery

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Kuyavian embroidery is a traditional Polish folk needlework style from the Kuyavia region, characterized by rich floral motifs and vibrant colors used to decorate regional costumes and textiles.

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instanceOf folk embroidery style
intangible cultural heritage
appliedTo aprons
bed linen
headscarves
regional costumes
shirts
tablecloths
associatedWith Kuyavian folk costume NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin Poland
culture Polish folk culture
developedIn 19th century
hasMotif flowers
leaves
lilies
roses
rosettes
tendrils
tulips
hasPart floral motifs
geometric ornaments
plant motifs
hasTechnique chain stitch
satin stitch
stem stitch
locatedInTheAdministrativeTerritorialEntity Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship NERFINISHED
regionOfOrigin Kuyavia NERFINISHED
relatedTo Kashubian embroidery NERFINISHED
Polish folk embroidery
Łowicz embroidery
traditionCarriedBy folk artists
rural women
transmittedBy family apprenticeship
oral tradition
usedFor decoration
festive garments
wedding attire
usedIn folk festivals
regional cultural events
usesColor black
blue
green
red
white
usesMaterial cotton fabric
cotton thread
linen fabric
wool thread

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Kuyavians culturalSymbol Kuyavian embroidery