Hollóházi porcelain is one of the most famous handicraft products in Hungary. The history of the product dates back to 1777, when the first glassworks, the ancestor of the porcelain manufactory, was built in Hollóháza, on the estate of the Károlyi family, where glass production began. Later, in 1831, the production changed direction and began …
By folk medicine we mean, from an ethnographic point of view, the tradition of understanding the causes of diseases, the symptoms they cause and the ways of treating them in the peasant world. Its knowledge is two-sided, including the experience of diseases and the procedures and instructions for their cure. Folk medicine cannot be dissociated …
The history of traditional Hungarian festive attire is deeply rooted in Hungarian folk tradition and culture. These clothes not only depict the individual festive occasions, but also reflect Hungarian culture and traditions. Hungarian festive attire is rich and diverse, and developed uniquely in each region and area. The purpose of festive attire was to make …
Houses in our area were usually inhabited by one or two families. They were usually multi-generational. The dwelling consisted of a hallway and 2 or 3 rooms, one of which was the kitchen. The kitchen usually also contained the bed of one of the household members. An additional room was the chamber – an uninsulated …
