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Painted Wooden Houses of Čičmany
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Hynek Smolka
December 28, 2024
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The painted wooden houses in Čičmany are a unique architectural and cultural phenomenon. This small village in northwestern Slovakia is world-famous for its traditional wooden buildings, whose facades are decorated with intricate white geometric patterns. The painting, which originally began in the 18th century, was inspired by the embroidery of traditional Slovak folk costumes.
The patterns consist of circles, lines and stylized floral motifs that are not only decorative but also carry symbolic meanings. Originally, the painting was applied with lime to protect the wood from the weather, but it developed into an art form that makes the village distinctive.
The patterns consist of circles, lines and stylized floral motifs that are not only decorative but also carry symbolic meanings. Originally, the painting was applied with lime to protect the wood from the weather, but it developed into an art form that makes the village distinctive.
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