Folk Clothing in Upper Liptov Region | 1955

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Book Title: Ludovy Odev v Hornom Liptove
Translation: Folk Clothing in Upper Liptov Region
Author: Sona Kovacevicova
Language(s): Slovak with Russian summary
Published: Bratislava, Slovakia – 1955
Format & Size: Hardcover – 9″ x 12″
Pages: 298 pages
Book Condition: Very Good Condition
Description: Scarce book about the folk costumes of the Liptov region in Slovakia. Includes the villages of Vazec, Strba, Sunava, Kokava, Vychodna, Liptovska Teplicka, Vavrisovo, Liptovsky Mikulas, and more. 231 illustrations, photographs, and reproductions of folk paintings showing folk costumes. Full color plates showing individual costume pieces such as vests, shirts, skirts, aprons, jackets as well as photos of people in full dress. Photos of embroidery, textiles, close-ups of fabric, weavings, jewelry, etc. Detailed description and study of the history and importance of the folk costumes of this region. Includes reproductions of paintings by Jan Hala that show peasants in folk costumes and rural life in Liptov.

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Weight 3.5 lbs