Publiczne Gimnazjum
im. Jana Kasprowicza
in Zakrzewo
www.gimnazjumzakrzewo.pl
Lifelong learning
programme - Comenius
“ Multiculturalism - the crucible of
European identity and citizenship "
Local products presenting at the third meeting in Poland
within the project „ Multiculturalism - the crucible of
European identity and citizenship ”.
Kujawy dolls - They present the costume of Kujawy, that is a blouse
made of linen, a bodice made of wool , a red skirt, a wide apron, on
the head so-called półkorona made from a ribbon of various colours.
The picture painted on glass . Saint figures are depicted : Mother of
God with a Child. There is a lack of perspective. It is in a simple form.
It is a contour painting made with a brush or a pencil, after drying
another colours are applied. Tempera or stained- glass paints are used.
Ceramics In the former time they were used in the kitchen and as a
decorative element. At present they are used only as a decorative
element. They are made of clay and decorated with oil and stainedglass paints. Floral motifs are prevailed.
The painted dowry chest is made of wood and was used for keeping
a dowry of the young girl. It was standing in the unique place in the
house. The front side of the chest is divided into three arcade fields
richly decorated in floral motifs that are similar in all chests. The
prevailing colours are vivid, light red and green. At present it is a
decorative element of the modern furnishings.
The fountain pen - It is a nib, the successor to the previously used
bird feathers for writing. The nib can be fixed to the piece of wooden
stake (often richly decorated) and called holder. This fountain pen is
covered with the wood stain and varnish. It has an old but original nib
and is put in a wooden case.
The embroidery is one of the most popular folk handicraft product.
Characteristic features of embroidery of the Kujawy region are white
colour and short stitch. There are a lot of plant-like motifs, such as
chamomiles, cornflowers, sunflowers and roses.
The main stitches are stem stitch and raised embroidery.
Linen aprons were always decorated in the same way, that is the
embroidery created with the help of a cohesive stitch border running
along the borders of the apron.
The mock-up of homestead of the Kujawy region from the turn of
19th and 20th centuries.
A homestead included: a peasant cottage, barn, livestock building,
root cellar, well with a sweep, trough, cesspool and kennel.
A homestead was placed on a square plan and was enclosed by
wooden or wicker fence with a gate and wicket.
A garden with very popular hollyhocks and peonies was right next to
the house.