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Episode: Traditional Polish lace crochet is becoming a new favorite in fashion
Description: Wiesława Juroszek was only 6 years old when she learned the intricate handicraft of lace crocheting from the women in her family as part of a long tradition in their little mountain village.
Now, 53 years later, she is part of a new generation of women using those skills to make Koniaków famous far beyond Poland's borders. Their uniquely crocheted, beautiful wedding dresses, skirts, blouses and even traditional tablecloths are enjoying a surge of popularity and elevated prices for the skilled work.
"In Koniaków, almost all the women do hekla, as we call it," Juroszek told The Associated Press. "For...