Examples of traditional Polish Bodice

 

Decorated inside and out this embroidered sleeveless bodice originates from the region of Kraków, Poland. The example above has internal cream fabric embroidered and black fabric external with sequins and beads and embroidered stylised roses and poppies, leaves, and spirals made in chain stitch, flat stitch and 'engraved' rzeźbiony styles. 

Above: A corset from Rzeszów area

Above and below: front and back, Western Krakowiak Folk, Zielonki, P. Kraków, 1928

Above: Western Krakowiak Folk, Kłaj, P. Wieliczka, early 20th c, sequins on black velvet.

Above: Western Krakowiak Folk, Liszki, P. Kraków, ca. 1900 Black wool with red piping, this example has numerous kaletki tabs at the waist. For more examples visit the Ethnographic Museum of Kracków.