German folk

Ceramic Tile Folk Art - German 01 German folk art is characterized by its use of traditional materials and techniques, as well as its focus on local themes and motifs. It is often created by anonymous artists, and it is passed do

This form of folk art from 17th- and 18th-century Pennsylvania was designed for private, domestic pleasures.

Isabell of the Volkstrachtenverein Ochsenfurt e.V. is wearing an original traditional costume in Ochsenfurt, Lower Franconia, Germany on February 18, 2018. The original dress is from around 1920 and was worn during the Corpus Christi celebrations when the 'Marienbild-Mädchen' carrying the Figure of the Virgin Mary in front of the procession. The shoes are called Kommodschuhe (aka comfortable shoes) and are original - they don't have left or right feet.

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In the mid-19th century, the dissemination of Romantic ideas and the rise of nationalism led to a great interest in native, or folk, culture. During this period, many local costumes and customs were rediscovered or invented. Observing the changes in these costumes as one journeyed from region to region became an essential part of the experience of traveling. Images aimed at tourists that depicted different types of people in colorful and distinctive clothing were produced in great numbers…

1845-1850 Baltimore Album, Cotton with wool embroidery, AFAM. Love the center building and the wagon on the bottom.

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These authentically German Christmas traditions are a great way to celebrate the season as well as your family’s German heritage.