wtorek, 30 sierpnia 2011

Folk Costumes of Slavic People

          Some time ago I went to see the exhibition called "Folk Costumes of Slavic People" in the State Etnographic Museum in Warsaw. It wasn't big. It included only seventeen pieces but I spent almost two hours there. It's nothing new that I am a clothes maniac. I'm not only interested in the recent trends, like all those fashion victims - I'm maniac of a all kinds of clothes. I like the history of fashion. The past, when clothes were much more meaningful. When every single piece, every lace or embroidery symbolized something. The ethnology isn't my strong point but I think I know enough to guess some influences which you can see on each costume. It makes this exhibition even more fascinating.
          All of them are beautiful but my favourites are definitely the Russian ones. The richest, covered with gold and made of heavy materials. I also like the Ukrainian and Belarusan ones, with this specific embroidery on the sleeves. Polish ones aren't bad too. 
          I really tried to fight the glass reflections but I failed. Well, someone who was responsible for the lighting should be hung because I could barely see the costumes sometimes. Hope you enjoy it anyway. Read the exhibit description below. You can enlarge the photos if you want to see more details. 
          All photos by Mad Alice.

Hutsul woman's costume, Ukraine, middle of the 19th c. 
Strój huculski kobiecy, Ukraina, połowa XIX w. 
Ukrainian woman's costume, Poltava Region, Ukraine, early 20th c. 
Strój ukraiński kobiecy, obwód połtawski, Ukraina, paczątek XXw. 
Belarusian maid's costume, Klimovitchi Region, Belarus, late 19th c. 
Strój białoruski dziewczęcy, region klimowicki, Białoruś, koniec XIX w.
Slovakian man's costume, Podivin, Slovacko Region, Moravia, Czech Republic, middle of the 19th c. 
Strój męski ze Slovacko, Podivin, region Slovacko, Morawy, Czechy, połowa XIX w. 
Polish woman's costume, Kujawy Region, Poland, middle of the 19th c. 
Strój kujawski kobiecy, okolice Włocławka, Polska, połowa XIX w. 
Cracovian man's costume, Proszowice village, Małopolska Region, Poland, middle of the 19th c. 
Strój krakowski męski, Proszowice, region małopolski, Polska, połowa XIX w.
Russian woman's costume, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, middle of the 19th c. 
Strój rosyjski kobiecy, obwód niżnonowogrodzki, Niżny Nowogród, Rosja, połowa XIX w.
Russian woman's costume, Oloniec Region, Russia, middle of the 19th c. 
Strój rosyjski kobiecy, region ołoniecki, Rosja, połowa XIX w.
Russian man's costume, Tula Oblast, Russia, middle of the 19th c. 
Strój rosyjski męski, obwód tulski, Rosja, połowa XIX w.
Russian woman's costume, Voronezh Oblast, Voronezh, middle of the 19th c. 
Strój rosyjski kobiecy, obwód woroneski, Woroneż, połowa XIX w. 
Bulgarian woman's costume, Tyrnovo Region, Bulgaria, iddle of the 19th c. 
Strój bułgarski kobiecy, region Tyrnowo, Bułgaria, połowa XIX w.
Macedonian woman's costume, Smilevo village, Bitola Region, Macedonia, middle of the 19th c. 
Strój macedoński kobiecy, wieś Smilevo, region Bitola, Macedonia, połowa XIX w.
Montenegrian man's costume, Montenegro, middle of the 19th c. 
Strój męski czarnogórców, Czarnogóra, połowa XIX w. 
Serbian man's costume, Bukovica village, Dalmatia Region, Croatia, middle of the 19th c.
Strój serbski męski, wieś Bukovica, Dalmacja, Chorwacja, połowa XIX w. 
Croatian woman's costume, Karlovac Region, Croatia, middle of the 19th c.
Strój chorwacki kobiecy, region Karlovac, Chorwacja, połowa XIX w.
Slovenian bridesmaid's costume, Carinthia Region, Austria, middle of the 19th c.
Strój słoweński dziewczęcy, strój druhny, Karyntia, Austria, połowa XIX w.
Slovenian best man's costume, Carinthia Region, Austria, middle of the 19th c.
Strój słoweński męski, strój drużby, Katyntia, Austria, połowa XIX w. 

środa, 17 sierpnia 2011

OFF Festival

          OFF Festival in Katowice, Poland is probably one of the cheapest festivals in Europe with such a fantastic line-up. It's really worth seeing. It's not too big so you don't have to run kilometers from stage to stage to see your favourite gigs. It's not crowded. This year's edition was attended by 15,000 people. And because it's small you always have a chance to bump into your favourite band members and talk to them. Or get a kiss on the cheek from one of them. Or throw candies on stage during the concert. Or have a sweaty hug with them. Or hang around the festival and drink vodka with them. Yeah... it was awesome... I tell you, next year is going to be even better.

Warpaint 5/10:
before Matthew Dear Live Band:
Matthew Dear Live Band 8/10:
Kamp! 7/10:
before Neon Indian:
Neon Indian 9/10:
after Neon Indian:
Alan didn't want to tell us who's the polish girl.
Destroyer 10/10:
before Suuns:
Suuns 9/10:
Style Mad Alice:
Anna Calvi 6/10:
Yes, I was the first one who came along for Twin Shadow concert. 
Before Twin Shadow. Is this the only picture of a smiling George over the internet?
We brought yellow balloons. 
a lot of yellow balloons...
Twin Shadow 10/10:
after Twin Shadow:
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti 7/10:
Awesome Tapes From Africa feat. Twin Shadow 9/10:
I did my homework well