Robin Zak
Title
Robin Zak
Description
This collection contains two traditional kroje and decorative eggs.
Source
Robin Zak; Wilber Czech History Harvest, 2016
Date
1950 circa - 2015 circa
Rights
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Format
object
Type
image
Collection Items
Kroj
Kroj belonging to Robin Zak's aunt. The Kroj is traditional Czech costume that is worn in festivals or as every day dress. This is the vest, skirt, and apron that make up the Kroj. This Kroj was made by Robin Zak's grandmother.
Kroj
Kroj belonging to Robin Zak's mother. The Kroj is traditional Czech costume that is worn in festivals or as every day dress. This is the skirt and vest that make up the Kroj.. This Kroj was made by Robin Zak's grandmother.
Painted Eggs and Painting Tools
Painted eggs used in Czech folk tradition. Two people would crack eggs together to see which would break and which would not. Now the eggs are used mostly for decoration. Dying was done using beeswax and dyes.