Jak żech se dowała szyć ślóńskóm suknie. Szkic autoetnograficzny
How I Had a Silesian Frock Made. An Autoethnographic Sketch

Summary/Abstract: The paper relates an autoethnographic project consisting in the author’s having a Cieszyn costume sewn for her. It is a symbol of her Silesian identity; also, the project resulted from the need to monitor the process. The paper describes the concept of the costume, relates the stages of producing its parts, and tells of contacts with craftsmen and craftswomen, experts, as well as other users of such costumes. The paper is concluded by remarks about the role and meaning of the costume for Cieszyn Silesian community.

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