The 100-Year-Old Czech Fish Knife

While American children may nostalgically remember how handy their Swiss Army knife may have come in, certainly almost all Czech children remember their Czech fish knife. It was inexpensive, had a very nice shape, and it was easy to open, close and cut. Fancier multi-blade knives with additional equipment came much later. The so-called “Rybička”...

History, NOSTALGIA, Shopping

January 17, 2020

Czech-Inspired Springtime Skirts

Today we are sharing two lovely skirts that reminded us of old Czech folk embroidery. First you will see the two designs, then you will see the sizing chart and finally there will be an order button. Please remember to specify your size when ordering. Please note that there is just ONE WEEK to place...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

August 5, 2019

Czech, Moravian and Slovak Pattern Inspired Folk Scarf

Today we are having a sale to raise funds for the ongoing maintenance charges for the running and upkeep of this website along with bringing you exciting new content. This beautiful Czech, Moravian and Slovak pattern inspired folk scarf is something that reminds us of home. Now I am not a purist and I do...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

July 29, 2019

Gorgeous Czech Glass Bead Necklaces

Today we are shopping! We’re sharing these lovely artisan-made V-Style necklaces made of Czech glass beads. They are iridescent and they shimmer and shine, definitely making a statement. Perfect for a dinner or cocktail party, an evening on the town or just to spruce up a simple dress. These one-of-a-kind necklaces are unique in that...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

July 7, 2019

Stunning & Unique Czech Inspired Embroidered Coat

Oh my goodness, have you ever seen anything so lovely? I am literally drooling over this one. My friend Lynette embroiders and she’s been playing with some Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak designs. Some of the items she creates are absolutely stunning… Like this beautiful coat. This coat is an eye-catcher. Have you ever seen anything...

Retro Chic, Shopping

January 8, 2019

Beautiful Handmade Czech Bottle Holder Necklaces

It’s true, we humans love surprises, secrets, the mystique of hidden treasure and sudden delights to the senses; it is little wonder, then, that the miniature and wearable Czech bottle holder necklaces of such thrill and fascination for their collectors. Jewelry has always been similar to clothing when it came to portraying rank and wealth....

LIFESTYLE, Retro Chic, Shopping

December 26, 2018

One-Pot Cooking in a Czech Remoska

Does anyone recognize this item? Why, it is an old Czech Remoska. So what is a Remoska you ask? The Remoska is a highly efficient electric mini-oven with a lid that does the cooking. The ones above are old Czech models, but that does not mean they are no longer being used. In fact, many Czech...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

November 23, 2018

Czech Style Holiday Gifts

Today we’re offering some unique Czech themed holiday gifts just in time for the holidays. All proceeds of these will go to the ongoing support and maintenance of this website and daily posting to the Everything Czech Facebook group. To purchase – click the bold link under the description of the item you are interested...

Shopping

November 15, 2018

The Republic of Bohemia

A very rare and beautiful book from 1643 on the History of the Republic of Bohemia (the Czech Republic) has come available for sale. For a collector, this is a wonderful and very rare gift indeed. Written in Latin, it shares a mysterious and little known history of Bohemia at the time. The focus of...

Books, ENTERTAINMENT

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October 31, 2018

Pilsner Urquell Czech Beer Limited Edition Lunch Box

Well here’s a novel idea… A Pilsner Urquell lunch box. Send little Honza to school the Czech way! ;) But seriously, this is a nice tin case which is currently being sold on eBay and when we saw it, we just thought that for sure, one of our readers would appreciate this little gift! The link...

Beer, LIFESTYLE

May 24, 2018

Czech Mugs for Your Coffee or Tea

Most everyone loves a good cup of coffee (or tea) and what better way to announce your Czech-ness than with one of these unique Czech mugs that let the world know you are a proud Czech! At times, it is necessary to share commercial content. After all, we are affiliates of the various sellers and...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

March 25, 2018

Beautiful Czech Easter Eggs for Sale

Easter is just a week away and I stumbled upon some of these wonderful items which are for sale… What better way to share your heritage than to have some of these on your Easter and spring table. Look at the lovely images and descriptions and if you are interested, the link to buy is...

CULTURE, Holidays, Shopping

February 2, 2018

Czech Kroj from the Kyjov Region of Moravia

Today I found a low priced Czech kroj from Kyjov, a town in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has around 12,000 inhabitants. Kyjov is famous for its folk festival which takes place every four years and surely this was worn in one of the festivals. Kyjovsky kroj. This is an authentic...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

August 31, 2017

Folk Patterns on Heritage Embroidered Farbotka Bags

I could not help but share these lovely folk patterns on heritage embroidered handbags today. While she does list them as Polish, those of us who are Czech recognize many of the patterns she uses. Her work is stunning and makes up a boutique of the best gifts for yourself or your Czech or Slavic...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

August 25, 2017

Czech, Polish and Moravian Folk Patterns for Your Desk and iPhone

Today seemed like a lovely day for shopping and have I found some wonderful goodies for you. Take a look at these Czech, Polish and Moravian folk patterns for your desk and iPhone including lovely mouse pads, lanyards and of course, iphone covers. I just know you are most likely sitting at your computer right now...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

August 6, 2017

Fun Ethnic Folk Prints and Motifs for the Home

We love showing off the folk patters and ethnic designs of the old country. Whether the designs be Bohemian, Moravian or Slovak (or even Polish in this case) the patterns and motifs cross over and resemble one another in subtle ways and are just lovely to look at. Today we are looking at some items...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping