BUZSÁK LIVING TRADITIONS: EMBROIDERY, CARVING AND FOLKLORE

There are four main segments of the traditions of Buzsák in Somogy County: embroidery, wood carving, folk dances and folk songs.

There are three types of embroidery in the settlement: ‘vézás’ rich in stitch types and geometric patterns, ‘boszorkányos’ (witchy) with a black base, and appliqué (or Viennese according to the local name) made with overlay embroidery.

Pastoral wood carving also contributes to the richness of folk art in Buzsák. In addition to the tools of shepherding, other utensils were made and are still made of both wood and horn.

Folk dances and folk songs are a significant living tradition in the life of the settlement. The most characteristic dance of Buzsák is the csárdás, some motifs of which are called ‘libegős’ (floating) and clog (or tap) dance.

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