The designs given as freebies are from one of the regions around Krakow. Originally the women would hand-embroider the flowers on their black vests, that's why the designs are shown on a black background. The costumes were very elaborate, and worn on Sundays, festival days, and for dancing. The men's costumes could be just as elaborate. I'm putting up some photos I took off an American Polish website, and the costume pictures come from a Polish company who hand-makes authentic costumes for dance troupes. Thanks for letting me show off a bit of my own ethnicity. My mother was born in the USA, but her mother was from a small town in Southeast Poland. My grandmother took my mother back to Poland after the first World War, to repurchase their land and move home. After staying 2 years, she decided the devestation was just too bad to rebuild, so packed my Mom up and came back to the USA. My Mom remembered the Statue of Liberty and coming back through Ellis Island as a small child. So, I came that close to being born in Poland!! Enjoy the pictures!! Hugs, Marji