Czech Display Doll: "Kroj"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Dolls
Object Type: Display Dolls, National Costumes
Country: Czech Republic
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Eastern Europe
width: 7 in;
height: 14.5 in;
depth: 3.5 in
This doll is wearing a traditional Czech folk costume, called "kroj."
Every village or area had its own kroj. The costume played an important role, showing where the wearer was from. If the woman is married, she wears a kerchief or hat; if single, nothing or flowers in her hair.
Source:
http://www.czechheritage.net/herifolk.html
http://czechcostumes.blogspot.com/