Kontusz

A kontusz is a special type of traditional piece of clothing worn by men in Poland during the olden days. It was made from long pieces of fabric that were wrapped around the body like a long coat or robe. Think of it like a really fancy and stylish blanket that men could put on whenever they wanted to look their best.

The kontusz was usually made from velvet or silk, which are very soft and shiny materials that feel nice on the skin. When a man wore a kontusz, he often paired it with a special hat called an "ujęty" that had a big feather in it. This made him look like a very fancy and important person.

The kontusz was also decorated with lots of pretty things, like gold and silver thread, fancy buttons, and even fur. All of these decorations made the kontusz even more special and showed that the person wearing it was very wealthy and important.

Today, people don't really wear kontusz anymore, but they can still be seen in museums or historical reenactments as a way to celebrate and remember the past.