This Goral hatband is a fine example of the use of real sea shells in the traditional decoration of goral hats.  These days the shells are usually made of plastic.  Sown on to a black felt hat band.  Only one in stock.

Goral culture hails from the Tatra Mountains found in Zakopane, Poland. The people there developed a distinct dialect, farming practice, dress, as well as music. Always independent, and loving their "Szlebodu" or freedom, as said in the Goral dialect; in 1620 they rose up and ousted Mikolaj Komorowski a tyrant ruling Zywiec. Again during the Nazi occupation it was the Gorals that acted as partisan freedom fighters, the gorals are revered throughout the Slavic world, especially in Poland, for their wisdom, self-sufficient nature, work ethic and bravery.

This Goral hatband is a fine example of the use of real sea shells in the traditional decoration of goral hats.  These days the shells are usually made of plastic.