Nov 20, 2008 · Decision One: You have to choose whether or not you want a kroj from the village of your ancestors or if you just want any kroj. With the latter option you have many choices but more choices for Moravian and Slovak kroje than Czech/Bohemian.

Feb 26, 2021 · Kroje (singular: kroj) are Czech and Slovak traditional costumes. A combination of western and eastern influences shaped by centuries of stylistic shifts, from the Gothic to the Baroque, they are stunning pieces of cultural heritage.

Kroje (pronounced "kro-yeh") (singular: kroj) are folk costumes worn by Czechs and Slovaks. Gothic influence is seen in tying shawls and kerchiefs on the head. Fine pleats and gathered lace collars typify the Renaissance era.

This kroj has a decorative bow made of yellow ribbon covered with floral embroidery in blue, red, white, and green threading to be worn at the neck. The kroj's headpiece consists of three elements - headballs, a cap, and a headscarf (worn in that order).

A kroj is a traditional Czech, Moravian, Silesian, Rusyn, and Slovak folk-dress (commonly called costume) worn by both men and women. These outfits reflect centuries of evolution and refinement and vary significantly by region and village.

The national dress is called a kroj and will vary depending on the village in the Czech Republic it represents. There are three regions represented in the Czech Republic: Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovak.

Apr 30, 2012 · With that said, here are the bits and pieces of the Kyjov kroj. It gets its name from the region it represents in the Czech Republic. For this purpose, I will use the costume I made.

The kroj's petticoat is white and decorated with lines of white embroidered flowers. There are two rows of cut work and white floral embroidery on its lower half and its hemline is scalloped. The petticoat has a drawstring waist. The kroj's black skirt is …

Jul 30, 2019 · Traditional Czech-Slovak costume is called Kroj (Kr-oi) or plural Kroje (kr-oi-eh).When many families immigrated to the United States, they could not bring their traditional costumes with them, and if they did, they may have been lost through the generations.

Slovak and Moravian folk dress (kroje) is stunning, with each piece more beautiful than the last. A full kroj is made up of many components, including skirts, aprons, vests, and sashes. Each region and village has a different style of folk dress.