Meet Eugeniusz in his wonderful studio, an old cottage where he grew up.
He is a self taught artist, so unique and genuine. He loves simple countryside life, traditional customs, animals and you can see these all in his paintings and sculptures.
I adore his charming painting style, lovely colour combinations, delicate brushstrokes of his tiny flowers.
I am excited to bring some of his unique pieces back to London! Hand carved tree with birds, smiling horse, mini guinea fowls and my favourite hanging birds made from tree bark.
They are now available online.
#folkartist #polishfolkart #naiveart #artiststudio #folkpainting
Unique hanging birds hand carved in tree bark by a Polish folk artist Eugeniusz ❤️
We adore his painting style. Look at his vibrant colour combinations, textures and delicate brushstrokes. Each bird is one of a kind. They are now available online among other Eugeniusz’s unique pieces!
#folkart #folksculpture #woodenbird #polishfolk #naiveart
Draby Śmigusne is an old custom, still practised on Easter Monday in Dobra village in Poland.
Word “draby” means “lads” and śmigusne refers to Smingus Dyngus day (Wet Monday), which happens on Easter Monday.
Men, dressed in plaited straw costumes, hats with ribbons and wearing masks would visit houses to cause some troubles. The costume symbolises fertility and rebirth of spring.
This view always takes my breath away.
Pająk in Kurpie means long stripes of twisted paper gathered in the middle of the room, symmetrically spread above the whole room.
Święty Kąt (Saint Corner) on the right with beautiful flat paper flowers flat bouquet, wooden statue of Pensive Christ with kierec hanging above made of peas adorned with paper flowers.
Paper curtain in the window, hand painted dowry chest. Embroidered cushions pilled neatly on a bed.
Freshly made, blessed Easter Palm made entirely from paper flowers. Probably, it will be kept here until the following year to protect the cottage from bad spirits and to bring good luck.
Cottage from Kadzidło village from the XIX century in the Kurpie Open Air Museum in Nowogród.
Abundance of paper flowers only in Kurpie 🌸🌺🌷🌻🌼🪻
Enjoying Easter Palms before Palm Sunday procession. What a magical morning!
#łyse #easter #easterpalm #palmprocession #palmsunday
Drowning of Marzanna is taking place today in Poland.
Marzanna is a Slavic godess who symbolizes a demon which is ritually burned and drowned.
This custom derives from pagan rituals, it celebrates the end of winter, the victory over death and the rebirth of spring.
Effigy of Marzanna is made of straw, dressed in colourful clothes and adorned with ribbons and necklaces. Traditionally the effigy has been carried past every house in the village by a group of children. During this procession Marzanna was repeatedly dipped in every puddle or stream. In the evening the effigy passed to the adults; the branches were lit, and then Marzanna was carried out of the village, burned, and thrown into water.
There were a number of superstitions like no one cannot touch the effigy once it's in the water or one's hand will wither. Another one is that looking back while returning home may cause an illness or death within the coming year.
This custom is still celebrated in Poland. I still remember my school trips with Marzanna to a nearby stream ❤️
We experienced the Drowning of Marzanna in 2024, during my Easter Kurpie Folk Excursion. It was such a memorable day to see kids bringing Marzanna they made together at school. Love their paper traditional folk costumes!
Always happy with Easter Palms. Palm Sunday is happening next weekend 🌷
And it’s been such a gorgeous day celebrating Spring Equinox today 🌼
#springequinox #paperflower #folkart #polishfolk
*Polski Sklep* returns!
From March 6-8th, we're taking over the stunning space of Committee of Taste @committee_of_taste !
This time we've collaborated with Ania @aniajewellery and Karolina @_folka_ to bring you an exceptional Interiors Pop-Up showcasing Polish design. Join us to discover unique vintage posters, folk art, and jewellery.
Come and enjoy a glass of wine and Polish delicacies on our opening night, Friday 6th, 6-8pm.
We’ll also have something very special planned for IWD so check our stories for more details.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Hackney 💚
Our opening hours:
Friday 12-6pm
Sat 10-6pm
Sun 10-4pm
Ania, Karolina and Sylwia xx
Our beautiful poster was designed by @larahimpelmann.design ♥️
#londonmarkets #hackneymarkets #polishart
Join my Easter Wander Folk Excursion!
Discover Kurpie, its unique colourful folklore, wooden architecture and rural landscape. Learn how to create unique paper flowers, “wycinanka” papercut and traditional “pisanka” Easter egg straight from local folk artists.
Experience traditional Easter customs and join the incredible Palm Sunday procession!
It’s my favourite time of the year in Poland! I added an extra day to the itinerary to have more time to embrace local folk artists and their craft.
24th March - 30th March 2026
Last spaces left. Not to be missed! Click the link in the bio to join and for all details
#folkart #polishfolk #folktrip #papercraft #eastertradition
I can’t wait to take you to my debut Carnival Spirit Winter Folk Excursion ❤️
You can still join us! Click the link in the bio for all info and message me with any questions.
#folk #carnivalcustomes #tradition #winterfolk #carnivalcostume #carolling #sztukaludowa #customs #folka #craftpoland #polishfolkart
