Examines the characteristics of representative costumes from the various countries and regions of Eastern Europe and how they are influenced by climate, geography, and historical events.

Describes the regional costumes of Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, and Mediterranean ports and islands, and the influence of climate, geography, and historical events on them.

PEPIN® 3: EUROPEAN FOLK contains examples of the design of everyday textiles and costumes used throughout Europe, with a focus on the countries and regions of Central Europe (Poland, Ukraine, Transylvania, Moravia, Bohemia, etc.). Typical design elements include bold checks and stripes, colourful flowers and all sorts of figurative elements associated with rural life and the passage of the seasons. Also included in this book are examples of crochet, lace and embroidery. CD with Designs included.