We love showing off the folk patters and ethnic designs of the old country. Whether the designs be Bohemian, Moravian or Slovak (or even Polish in this case) the patterns and motifs cross over and resemble one another in subtle ways and are just lovely to look at. Today we are looking at some items for the home, including wall clocks, cups, baskets, aprons, napkins, pillows and even a sweet little bicycle bell. We hope you’ll like these as much as we do!
White wall clock with folk art patterns. Design inspired by Łowicz papercuts depict a characteristic flower motif from the former Duchy of Łowcz (Mazovia). Clock features a silent, “flowing” mechanism (the second hand moves continuously). Frame is made of plastic. AA battery included.
Measurements:
clock diameter: 25,5 cm (10 in)
frame thickness: 1 cm (0.4 in)
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Black wall clock with patterns inspired by Łowicz papercuts depicts a characteristic flower motif from the former Duchy of Łowcz (Mazovia). Silent, “flowing” mechanism (the second hand moves continuously). Frame is made of plastic. AA battery included.
Measurements:
clock diameter: 25,5 cm (10 in)
frame thickness: 1 cm (0.4 in)
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White wall clock with patterns inspired by Polish folk art. Design inspired by Kashubian embroidery depicts a characteristic folk art motif from the Kashubia Region. Silent, “flowing” mechanism (the second hand moves continuously). Frame is made of plastic. AA battery included.
Measurements:
clock diameter: 25,5 cm (10 in)
frame thickness: 1 cm (0.4 in)
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White wall clock with patterns inspired by folk art. Design inspired by Kurpie papercuts depicts a characteristic folk art motif from the Kurpie – a region in northeastern Poland. Silent, “flowing” mechanism (the second hand moves continuously). Frame is made of plastic. AA battery included.
Measurements:
clock diameter: 25,5 cm (10 in)
frame thickness: 1 cm (0.4 in)
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Enamel mug, 0.5 liter, decorated with folk design. Mugs come from one of the oldest enamel kitchenware producers in Poland – Emalia Olkusz.
Measurements:
height: 8,5 cm (3.3 in)
top diameter: 10 cm (3.9 in)
volume: 500 ml
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Folk style coffee mug with patterns inspired by Polish folk art. Patterns are located on the handle and on the outside of the mug. The mug comes packed in an elegant box with colorful floral patterns. Dishwasher safe.
Measurements:
height: 9 cm (3.5 in)
top diameter: 8.5 cm (3.3 in)
bottom diameter: 7 cm (2.8 in)
volume: 340 ml
box measurements: 12.5 cm (length) x 10 cm (width) x 9 cm (height) (4.9 in x 3.9 in x 3.5 in)
Available in five versions:
Łowicz Flowers
Łowicz Flowers Black
Designs inspired by Łowicz papercuts depicts a characteristic flower motif from the former Duchy of Łowcz (Mazovia).
Łowicz Cocks
Design inspired by Łowicz papercuts depicts a characteristic animal motif from the former Duchy of Łowcz (Mazovia).
Kashubian Flowers
Design inspired by Kashubian embroidery depicts a characteristic folk art motif from the Kashubia Region.
Kurpian Papercuts
Design inspired by Kurpie papercuts depicts a characteristic folk art motif from the Kurpie – a region in northeastern Poland.
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The basket is printed in patterns inspired by traditional folk art. Basket can be used as a table decoration to store various household trinkets. It can also serve as beautiful flower pot cover. The basket is made of beige fabric on the outside and white cotton fabric on the inside. Top of the basket is hemmed with black felt.
Measurements:
height: 15 cm (5.9 in)
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Design inspired by Łowicz papercuts is located at the front of the pillow and depicts a characteristic folk art motif from the former Duchy of Łowicz (Mazovia). The front is made from rough beige cotton. The back is lined with smooth white cotton. There is a zip sewn into the back of the pillow. Filling: polyester.
Measurements:
height: 45 cm (17.7 in)
width: 45 cm (17.7 in)
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Design inspired by Łowicz papercuts is located at the front of the pillow and depicts a characteristic folk art motif from the former Duchy of Łowicz (Mazovia). The front is made from rough beige cotton. The back is lined with smooth white cotton. There is a zip sewn into the back of the pillow. Filling: polyester.
Measurements:
height: 45 cm (17.7 in)
width: 45 cm (17.7 in)
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A kitchen apron decorated with embroidery by a famous polish folk craftswoman Zofia Czubak. The apron has a small pocket attached at the front which makes it practical to use in the kitchen.
Measurements:
height: 39 cm (15.4 in)
width: 47 cm (18.5 in)
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A little vanity bag made from linen fabric. Beautiful embroidery depicts one of many traditional folk art motifs from Kashubia Region. The vanity bag is zipped, with a lining on the inside.
Measurements:
height: 15 cm (5.0 in)
width: 22 cm (8.7 in)
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A set of doilies with embroidery from Kashubia region: one big and six small ones. The big doily has a magnificent design, while the small doilies have a pattern corresponding with the big design. Together they compose the whole which will decorate your home.
Measurements:
big doily: 42×42 cm (16.5 in x 16.5 in)
small doilies: 21×21 cm (8.3 in x 8.3 in)
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Are you having a party?
How about some paper party napkins?
Several designs and colors available and under $3.00!
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And finally, my absolute favorite – a bicycle bell. The bicycle bell with a folk design is inspired by Polish Folk Art (Lowicz papercuts and Kashubian embroidery). It is made from steel and the handlebar fixture is included. Folk decoration at the top part of the bell. Beautiful, colorful gadget for cycling enthusiasts.
Bell measurements:
diameter: 8 cm (3.1 in)
height: 5,5 cm (2.2 in)
height with the fixture: 7,5 cm (3 in)
Box measurements:
height: 12 cm (4.7 in)
width: 8 cm (3.1 in)
lenght: 8,5 cm (3.3 in)
Available in three versions: Łowicz Flowers, Łowicz Flowers Black, or Kashubian Flowers.
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We absolutely love it.
We hope you’ve enjoyed these today. We know they are advertised as Polish, but we see patterns that have been in our family for a long time, patterns that cross over and blend.
We’d love to hear your thoughts below!
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Hello! I was delighted to find this, but many of the items are no longer sold on ebay. Are they sold somewhere else?
It is most likely because this post was written in August of 2017. I suggest doing a search using some of the keywords.