Common Thread: Sun and Star

Tatra Rosette

Inspired by Podhale Goral woodcarving (Zakopane style), Podhale, Poland.

Tatra Rosette, a scene from Common Thread inspired by Podhale Goral woodcarving (Zakopane style)

A symmetric, centrally placed rosette - the star typical of Podhale Goral woodcarving - used on doorframes and sosręb beams.

Community: Gorals

Sources

  1. Małopolska Culture Centre SOKÓŁ, Etnozagroda: Górale Podhalańscy, folk art. Read 2026-09-26.
  2. Tatra Museum, Zakopane: The Museum of Zakopane Style at Villa Koliba. Read 2026-09-26.

This scene is our own artwork, inspired by the tradition named here. It does not reproduce any particular object.

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