Czech Display Doll: "Kroj"

Czech Display Doll: "Kroj"

Collection: Everyday Connections


Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Eastern Europe
Materials: Plastic, Fabric/Fiber
width: 10 in; height: 17 in; depth: 4 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, flowers or nothing in her hair.
 
Source:
http://www.czechheritage.net/herifolk.html
http://czechcostumes.blogspot.com/