Search for: [Abstract = "Changes in traditional folk costume of the Podhale region, attitude towards it, both of highlanders and the intelligentsia, influenced to increaseits rank, and led to the fact that it became a kind of phenomenon. At a time when regional costumes were being abandoned widely, those from Podhale developed, enriched, with time, became a representative national dress. The pride connected with wearing it results from the need to show and emphasise one’s ethnic roots. Traditional folk attire is currently experiencing a period of revival and its earlier, simpler forms are being copied and incorporated into many elements of dress. It seems that the folk costume of Podhale may survive as a ceremonial attire indicating regional affinity and material status"]

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