National costumes of Poland


National costumes of Poland vary by region. They are not worn in daily life but at folk festivals, folk weddings, religious holidays, harvest festivals and other special occasions. The costumes may reflect region and sometimes social or marital status.
Poland's inhabitants live in the following historic regions of the country: Greater Poland, Lesser Poland, Mazovia, Pomerania, Warmia, Masuria, Podlasie, Kujawy and Silesia.

Lesser Poland / Małopolska

live in southern Poland along the Carpathian Mountains, in Podhale of the Tatra Mountains and parts of the Beskids. Their costumes vary depending on the region.

Subcarpathian region / Podkarpacie

Places in Masovia with distinctive costumes include:
The szlachta were Polish nobles and had their own attire which included the kontusz, pas kontuszowy and a crimson żupan.

Burghers

Mieszczanie were Polish burghers, among whom in 18th century czamaras gained a lot of popularity. In 19th century czamara became a Polish national and patriotic attire.