Koniaków lace is much more than a traditional ornament. For the women of the village Koniaków, in southwestern Poland, it is a way of life, a passion, and an expression of identity. In this village, almost every woman knows how to crochet - the skill has been passed down from generation to generation,** often from early childhood.
As one of the lace makers, Wiesława Juroszek, recalls how she made her first piece lace at the age of six. Today, around 700 women in Koniaków are involved in the lacemaking industry.
