Designs Based On Traditional Folk Costumes — Aniela Gawlikowska

Designs based on traditional folk costumes


aniela gawlikowska (1855 - 1910)

Discover Aniela Gawlikowska (Leona Bierkowska), a Polish artist known for bold colors & expressive brushstrokes. Explore her Art Nouveau style & influence on Polish art at ArtsDot.com!

The State Ethnographic Museum in Warsaw (Warsaw, Poland)

Discover Polish & global cultures at Warsaw's State Ethnographic Museum! Explore folk art, costumes, crafts from Europe, Africa & beyond. Founded in 1888, it boasts a rich African collection and unique Carpathian heritage insights.

In October 1905 “Świat Kobiecy” magazine held the first competition for Polish women’s garments. Artists, tailors and people connected with the world of fashion were invited to participate. The designs had to allude to Polish traditional costumes or those with origins in Polish nobles’ attire. The competition results were announced on 12 February 1906. 26 designs were sent in, including clothes, dolls in miniature versions of the designs and drawings.