Traditional wristbands
by Angela Czintelová
Wristbands in the eastern part of Gemer region were essential part of men´s folk clothes. Wool bands protecting wrists against cold were used for practical (wrist warming, fastening wide sleeves, wrist strengthening) and decorative reasons. They were made at home using various techniques: weaving at a form (wood block), sewing from white cloth (with additional embroidery), hems decorated with linen or leather, 5-needle knitting or crocheting. Single-colour wool wristbands (usually green) were popular around the 1920s. They were decorated with small white glass beads. Young men used to wear them for celebrations such as wedding. Wristbands became extinct after 1945 with new types of clothing. They experienced a revival with popularity of folk ensembles and bands.
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- Staying at home and travelling
- Between
- More than clay
- New brands – Nuée
- The 2007 National Prize for Design
- Rings in Water 2008
- Creative approach to material
- Dimensions of carving of Ján Krajčí
- Traditional wristbands
- Christmas decorations from wire
- Štefan Cyril Parrák and his grand collection
- Kiln not only for ceramics
- Craft in architecture – traditional plasters
