Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a Worldwide Phenomenon

Do you know about Stuffed Cabbage? Oh boy, you should know about this comfort food! You see, Stuffed Cabbage has seriously become a worldwide phenomenon like we haven't seen for another such Hungarian comfort food. Why not Google "stuffed cabbage" and "stuffed cabbage rolls" if you have a couple of minutes. You might notice that everybody is talking about this comfort food! I'd like to think that I have helped, throughout the years, encouraging people to express their love for the ethnic dish. And, we know that Martha Stewart has added her voice to the discussion as well.

I honestly can't think of another dish quite like it. But, I am partial to the one that I think is best. You know, it seems that there are so many versions of the recipe throughout Eastern Europe and the world.

For me, I don't think there is any recipe better than traditional Hungarian like the recipe my grandmother Julia Nagy handed down to us. She had a secret ingredient that added that special flavor.

Photo: Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in cast-iron pot cooking - copyright JaguarJulie.

Stuffed Cabbage as it's known worldwide!
I spent quite a bit of time researching this information to assemble this list. Did I get your country on that list?

* Golubtsy - Russia
* Golabki (little pigeons) - Poland
* Halubcy - Belarus
* Holishkes - Ashkenazi Jewish
* Holubki - Czech Republic and Slovakia
* Holubtsi - Ukraine
* Kaldolmar - Sweden
* Kaalikaaryle - Finland
* Kohlroulade - Austria
* Krautwickel - Germany
* Lahana Dolmasi - Turkey
* Malfoof - Jordan (Middle East)
* Rouru Kyabetsu - Japan
* Sarma - The Balkans
* Sarmale - Romania
* Toltott Kaposzta - Hungary
* Vegetarian - Worldwide

Who Loves Stuffed Cabbage?

Martha Stewart loves making Golabki aka little pigeons; the Polish version. Undoubtedly, Martha Stewart is the brand ambassador for Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. And, I am the Hungarian version brand ambassador!

Stuffed Cabbage Worldwide Popularity Poll
For several years, we asked our readers to register their votes on their favorite version of the recipe. We asked them to pick just one of their favorite comfort food recipes. The votes are in!

The poll results:

3% Golubtsy - Russia, 21% Golabki - Poland, 1% Halubcy - Belarus, 4% Holishkes - Ashkenazi Jewish, 7% Holubki - Czech Republic and Slovakia, 4% Holubtsi - Ukraine, 1% Kaldolmar - Sweden, 0% Kaalikaaryle - Finland, 1% Kohlroulade - Austria, 5% Krautwickel - Germany, 1% Lahana Dolmasi - Turkey, 1% Malfoof - Jordan (Middle East), 1% Rouru Kyabetsu - Japan, 3% Sarma - The Balkans, 4% Sarmale - Romania, 36% Toltott Kaposzta - Hungary, 5% Vegetarian - Worldwide

2,273 people have voted in this poll.

#1 - The top vote with 36% : Toltott Kaposzta - Hungary
#2 - The second highest vote with 21% : Golabki - Poland

Why do you think these rolls are so popular?

Because JaguarJulie has promoted it perhaps? If you haven't noticed, this ethnic food has become a popular food. Every day someone is blogging about them and talking about the various ingredients that they use. We want to thank the fans for making this a talked about comfort food worldwide!

Has Martha Stewart 'popularized' them? We will honestly give credit to Martha for making Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls a worldwide phenomenon. On her TV Show, she was always preparing some of those rolls!

For several years, we ran a debate asking this very question. I have selected a few of the comments.

Oh yes, I'd say it's definitely because of Martha Stewart!

1. Hard to say. But when someone famous really gets behind something, it usually makes a difference. So I will vote for Martha.
2. I agree that Martha Stewart has made cooking popular again, especially in the younger households.
3. Well, there must be some reason that the homey and comforting cabbage rolls got trendy, I assume that it is Martha, tho you don't need to be a celebrity to know what's genuinely good!

No, I think it has gained in popularity because of some other reason.

1. I think that stuffed cabbage was very popular before Martha Stewart, however, it may have been in my family.
2. No, I would say our Grandmothers made it popular. Thank you to all the grandmothers. =)
3. I say it is a combination. I think that Martha Stewart has helped popularize stuffed cabbage rolls. Stuffed cabbage rolls have been the tradition of many countries so it is not just Martha Stewart alone.

Which country's recipe is the best?

It's a head-to-head debate pitting Hungarian vs. Polish! I've done years of research and have noticed that two countries dominate! So, which one -- Hungarian or Polish is the best? We ran that debate for a number of years, as well. All in all, the results were pretty much the same as our original poll results ... rather a 3 to 2 vote making Hungarian the best as rated by our readers!! Here's what a few of them had to say about it.

Polish is the best!

1. I have to go with my heritage!
2. My gramma' made the best stuffed cabbage. We lived in an area of Chicago where Polish foods dominated and that sort of influenced the way we ate. 'Course, almost any stuffed cabbage is well worth the time it takes to enjoy it.
3. I'd have to vote Polish... I learned how to make them from my dad, who in turn learned from his Polish mother. Oh, and my own grandmother (maternal) used to shop at West Side Market.... as did I, up until a couple of years ago when I moved out of the U.S.!

Hungarian is the best!

1. It's just a dish that screams Hungarian. Like Hungarian Goulash.
2. I grew up eating the Hungarian style of Stuffed Cabbage. We always had it at the holidays and friends and relatives were requesting it at weddings, parties, etc.
3. Well, may ancestors came from Vas County Hungary, and grandma was a GREAT COOK so I'd have to say Hungary has it! Thanks for this!

Thanks for visiting!

So, can you pick between the two; i.e. Hungarian or Polish? Maybe you are a little of both yourself - like me! I've tried a lot of stuffed cabbage in my lifetime and I always come back to my Grandma's recipe. It's got to be Hungarian! You know, Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are the perfect comfort food! Grandma surely knew best. Thanks Grandma!!

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Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipes

Are you a little or a lot Polish? I am sharing Polish Stuffed Cabbage recipes to help celebrate your heritage. When I think about the Polish version, Martha Stewart is the one and only person who comes to mind. For many years, I watched her television program. Martha was always promoting those rolls, Polish style of course.

I often wondered if Martha ever tried the Hungarian version. Whilst I gave the Polish version another try not that long ago, it made me long for my grandma's recipe!

See that picture. That is an authentic Polish stuffed cabbage roll. I had that dish at Gaufre's & Goods, Inc. on Aviles Street in St Augustine, Florida.

You can get a variety of authentic Polish and Greek food at this restaurant!

On our Staycation FL in St. Augustine and World Golf Village, we dropped by this restaurant twice to sample their authentic Polish Pierogi and Stuffed Cabbage! They boast "a delightful combination of European pastries, ice cream, crispy waffles and so much more." What's cool about this restaurant is its location on the oldest street in the United States: Aviles Street.

Photo: Polish Stuffed Cabbage Roll in Tomato Sauce - copyright JaguarJulie.

Martha Stewart Polish Rolls Recipe
Includes a Granny Smith apple and sour cream!

Ingredients:
2 quarts water
1 large green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic, finely chopped
2 cups cooked rice
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 medium green pepper, grated
2 celery stalks with leaves, finely chopped
4 cups tomato puree
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for garnish

Instructions:
Using a paring knife, remove center core of cabbage. In a large nonreactive stockpot, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add cabbage and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until outer leaves are bright green and tender. Lift cabbage from water, and remove outer leaves. Return cabbage to boiling water, and repeat brief cooking and removal of leaves until all leaves are cooked. Reserve 2 cups cabbage cooking water. Trim thick center vein from bottom of each leaf. Reserve four large outer leaves to line bottom of pan.

In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until golden and tender, about 8 minutes. In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, rice, beef, pork, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, green pepper, and celery. Stir to combine.

Add about 1/3 cup rice filling to one leaf. Fold sides of leaf over filling, and, starting with the stem end, roll the cabbage up. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

Line a 5-quart Dutch oven with reserved outside leaves. Transfer stuffed cabbage leaves to Dutch oven.
In a large bowl, combine tomato puree and the reserved 2 cups of cooking water. Pour some of the tomato sauce over cabbage to almost cover. Sprinkle apple over top of cabbage leaves. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a gentle simmer; cover. Cook for 1 hour or until cabbage is very tender, adding additional tomato sauce as needed.

Place sour cream in a small bowl, and ladle in about 3/4 cup of tomato sauce from the cooked rolls. Whisk to combine. Add sour cream mixture back to Dutch oven, and stir to combine. Serve with additional sour cream.

Watch Martha Stewart's video for learning how to make her recipe. You know you have to credit Martha Stewart with popularizing THE authentic Polish version.

How to Make Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Check out Martha's various rolls recipes

1. Pork and Beef Recipe
2. Beef and Rice Recipe
3. Vegetarian Rice Recipe

Stuffed Cabbage Taste Comparison!

Lean Cuisine:
Since I was doing a taste test between Polish and Hungarian, I opted to expand my tastes to try some store bought! Lean Cuisine's version tastes yummy for store bought! It's low in calories too! These rolls are filled with a mixture of ground beef, rice and seasonings and served with tomato sauce and mashed potatoes. Of course it's not spot-on to grandma's best stuffed cabbage rolls ever, but it's not bad for store bought.

Nutrition Information: Fat - 4g, Calories - 220, Weight Watchers Points - 4

MealMart Passover Edition:

Many of you who follow my lenses and follow me on twitter know that I was preparing for an Easter visit by mom and her boyfriend. Well, we were all excited because mom was bringing stuffed cabbage. Unbeknownst to us though, mom BOUGHT that version rather than making it.

She had found MealMart's Passover Edition at the local supermarket. It was something new and at about $11.00 for 6 stuffed cabbage rolls, she thought it would be great to surprise me. I was disappointed first that mom didn't make HER own, but I was up to trying a new kind.

I won't keep you in suspense! We did NOT like this stuffed cabbage. Let me repeat myself ... We did NOT like it at all. The meat stuffing was dark and unrecognizable plus bland tasting. The leftover 2 rolls along with what could be scraped from our plates went outside for the cats and raccoons.

I don't recommend buying this -- but rather recommend that you try one of the Polish recipes instead. Then, try my Hungarian recipes and you'll realize you've just had the best tasting rolls in the world ... ever!

Hey there! Are you ready to start cooking like Martha? Get your copy of Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook and get started.

This book is reportedly "the new gold standard for everyone who truly wants to know his or her way around the kitchen."

Imagine having Martha Stewart at your side in the kitchen, teaching you how to hold a chef’s knife, select the very best ingredients, truss a chicken, make a perfect pot roast, prepare every vegetable, bake a flawless pie crust, and much more.

What a thrill that would be, eh? That and a plate of Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls : yumm yumm.

Thanks for Visiting!

Hey, we are so happy that you found this page. What do you think about the Polish version?

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Polish Pierogi - Recipes and How to Make It

Polish Pierogi makes me smile seriously. It is the ethnic comfort food that is slightly stuffed. And, it is or are the stuffings that make pierogi, you know? Ah, a very favorite comfort food of mine is Polish Pierogi.

I sure do love Polish Pierogi for all of the tasty and delicious stuffings. Polish Pierogi is a half circular dumpling of unleavened dough that is lovingly stuffed with mashed potato, cabbage, dry cottage cheese, assorted meats and fruits!

Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, specifically Cleveland, I can tell you that we ate lots and lots of Polish Pierogi! The varieties of pierogi that I remember having most often included stuffings of mashed potato, kraut, dry cottage cheese [my favorite], and PRUNE!

OMG, I did not like that prune fruit as I seem to remember always getting a pit in my Polish Pierogi oh my! Hey, I'm a whole lot of Hungarian with a little bit Polish, but hold off on the prune pits in my Polish Pierogi please.

My ex-hubby had this authentic and delicious Polish Pierogi at a St. Augustine, Florida restaurant, Gaufre's & Goods. Afterwards, he was "slightly stuffed."

Photo Credit: Delicious Polish Pierogi photographed by JaguarJulie in St. Augustine, FL.

Quick, Vote for this Stuffed Food!
Do you love love love it like I do? Have you ever had a Polish Pierogi?

1. Yumm Yumm, absolutely!
2. Just finding out about it.
3. Nope!

I Am a Little Polish and Slightly Stuffed!

Why do I love this ethnic comfort food? Did you know that the pierogi has an unknown origin, but it does have strong links to the Slavic culture. I grew up associating the pierogi with the Eastern European country of Poland.

Well, nowadays if I don't have time to make my Stuffed Cabbage Rolls like grandma Julia Nagy taught me, I opt for some Polish Pierogi. I love to serve it with butter and lots and lots of fried onions. Check out the best-ever recipes for this ethnic comfort food. OMG, my tastebuds are absolutely drooling. Yumm Yumm!

They're half circular dumplings of unleavened dough stuffed with cheese, mashed potato, cabbage, dry cottage cheese, assorted meats and fruits! I sure do LOVE them you all.

You see, I didn't celebrate the little bit of Polish in my heritage when I was younger and living near Parma, Ohio. It wasn't cool all those years ago. We'd hear, your grandma wears army boots or you were white socks and your pants are looking for a flood. Those kind of endearing words of wisdom.

Today, I am happy to report I've got that Polish in me and I love Stuffed Cabbage too. -- The Brand Ambassador, JaguarJulie

P.S. I WAS the Official Squidoo Comfort Foods Contributor! Did you know that? Well, you probably guessed it. Thinking back all those years to Cleveland, Ohio, it was so comforting on those days that we kids got Polish Pierogi. You see, it became one of our really ethnic comfort foods even though POLISH was in he name!

What about this slightly stuffed food?

These Slavic and non-Slavic peoples have Pierogi as a part of their culture: Poles, Ukrainians, Romanians, Russians, Lithuanians, Latvians, and Slovaks.

Well, that explains why it was featured in our house at so many meals -- I'm of Eastern European descent.
Something else that is curious about the pierogi is that there is a definite similarity to Italian ravioli. In East Asia, similar food is served, such as Chinese jiaozi, Japanese gyoza, and Korean mandoo.

Polish Pierogi Recipe

Ingredients

Dough
3 cups of flour
2 spoons of oil
1/2 cups of warm water
salt

Filling
3-4 boiled potatoes
10 ounces white cheese
2 onions
salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Make the filling.
2. Fry onions in butter until golden brown.
3. Mash potatoes.
4. Mix together the potatoes, cheese, onions, salt and pepper.
5. Make the dough.
6. Mix all ingredients together.
7. Knead until the dough is rather sticky.
8. Take a portion of the dough and roll it out.
9. Use a glass to cut out circles.
10. Add a small spoon of filling to each circle.
11. Fold over and press the edges of the pierogi to seal it.
12. In a boiling pot of water, add the pierogi.
13. Cook until the pierogi dumplings float to the surface.

Get a Pierogi Maker!

You might want to try the Fox Run Fox Run Aluminum Pierogi Maker. It is a great helper for those learning to make their first pierogies.

It is quite easy to use and clean. You simply press dough into the form. Next, you fill the pocket with your chosen ingredients. Finally, press and seal with another sheet of dough.

You can also use it for other dough recipes, including pot stickers and filled pastries ... perhaps Hungarian?

A Tailgater's Recipe for Polish Pierogi
The Polish Pierogi goes mainstream!

Select the pierogi of your choice. You'll find them in the frozen food aisle. Follow the package directions for cooking which will tell you how long to boil in salted water.

Cut up one large onion and fry in a frying pan with butter until golden. Also fry one package of bacon until done -- do not overcook.

In a disposable aluminum rectangular tin, arrange the dozen or so pierogi. Add one stick of butter cut into pieces. Spread the cooked onion on top along with the cooked bacon. Cover with aluminum foil.
Ah, we like our Polish Pierogi seriously stuffed!

When tailgating, you can put this on a low to medium grill and heat up until the pierogi, onion, and bacon are warm. Serve with a dollup of sour cream. --Recipe is courtesy of Todd Sander, a local tailgating chef in Jacksonville, FL.

Do you love Polish Pierogi?
... or not? Be sure to weigh in on this tasty topic! Love 'em or hate 'em? Are you a fan of the Polish Pierogi? Do you have your own Pierogi? Got a great comfort food recipe. Please share your comments, raves, rants, recipes!

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Made in Poland

Made in Poland : You May Be Surprised! It's Polish Pierogi and much more! Made in Poland? It's the expected art pottery, lead crystal, amber jewelry, vintage dolls and unexpected designer fashions.

When I was growing up in Northeastern Ohio, I remember all the "made in Japan" or "made in Taiwan" items that were prevalent in our house. I really don't remember so much of "made in China" like you see today, nor did I ever see something that was "made in Poland" except the comfort food Polish Pierogi, potato pancakes or cold beet borscht made by my Polish fraternal grandmother! Oh, and to be Polish was definitely not cool. Things sure have changed, right?

I became very interested in my Eastern European ancestry and began my genealogical research. About the same time, I became fascinated with what designer items I was finding that were made in Eastern Europe!

By the way, the significance of this page to Squidoo lensmasters? Oh, simple! This was one of my first instances of writing in a series of related topics! In March 2006 I initiated the "Made in" series of lenses to celebrate all that is Eastern European. I initially wrote about Made in Hungary and Made in Romania to celebrate my Eastern European heritage.

You may find yourself pleasantly surprised on what cool items you can find that are made in Poland. Allow me to introduce you to some fabulous finds!

Welcome to Made in Poland -- Marc Jacobs, Cambio Jeans, Sophia Kokosalaki and Vera Wang! I hope you enjoy your visit today. Thanks for dropping by.

By the way, YOU may be surprised. Check out my "Made in" series of pages. Made in Bulgaria, Made in Czech Republic, Made in Hungary, Made in Poland, and Made in Romania.

Image Credit: Graphic design Polish flag-inspired image by JaguarJulie.

Made in Poland Poll
Please answer our Made in Poland question : What is your favorite Made in Poland item?

1. I love Polish Pierogi
2. I love other Polish foods
3. Polish glassware
4. Something else ... let me tell you about it

Designer Brands that are Made in Poland

Doing a search of "made in Poland" on eBay resulted in some 1,464 items on eBay auctions and an additional 4,848 items in eBay stores! Personally, I'm rather surprised by that number. To me, it seems a bit higher than I expected. Perhaps, you will be equally surprised when you see what items you can find that are labeled as "made in Poland."

Some of the incredibly MANY designer brands include Aerosoles, Alexander Lloyd, Alice Temperley, Andre Villard, Ann Demeulemeester, Audrey Talbott, Bartek, Bill Blass, Boleslawiec, Burberry, Cacharel, Cambio, Carolina, Christian Aujard, Christopher Radko Ornaments, Cmielow, Costume National, Dansko, Design B, Disney Glass, Egon Von Furstenberg, Enchanted World of Boxes Company, English Manor, Escada, Favano, Feraud, Fifth Avenue Crystal, Fluevog Angel, Fornarina, French Connection, Garnet Hill, Geoffrey Beene, Glenover, Gucio, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, Hanna Andersson, House of Lloyd, Hugo Boss, Hugo Buscati Milano, Imperlux, International Scene, Irena Glass, Jablonski Lead Crystal, Jamestown China, John Fluevog, John Weitz, Jos A. Bank, Joy To The World Collectibles, Kenzo, Krosno, Laura Ashley, Lenox Crystal, Levi Strauss, Lili Collection, Lilith, Marc Jacobs, Marshall Fields, Matthew Williamson, Max Mara, Mikasa, Mondi, Monsieur Lauro, Montgomery Ward China, Nine West, Patricia Breen, Polonaise, Robert Talbott, Sabrina B, Salmo, Sanita, Sharon Rainwear, Slavic Treasures, Sonni of San Francisco, Sophia Kokosalaki, Tanolina China, Tara Jarmon, Tulowicz, Vera Wang, Victor & Rolf, Violetta Crystal, Walbrzych China, Waterford Crystal, Wawel, Worthington, Wrangler, and Zuza-Bart.

Made in Poland on eBay
Doing a quick search on eBay, it was interesting to note all the variety of items I found to be "made in Poland" and available for sale. Here are a few of the categories and number of items listed.

• Necklaces & Pendants: 302
• Earrings: 293
• Pottery & China: 179
• Holiday, Seasonal Collectibles: 83
• Glass: 82
• Decorative Collectibles: 76
• Dolls & Bears: 60
• Home & Garden: 55
• Live Auctions: 47
• Business & Industrial: 34
• Women's Clothing: 29
• Housewares & Kitchenware Collectibles: 27
• Women's Shoes: 26
• Rings: 22
• Men's Clothing: 19

Apparel Industry in Poland

For 1999, domestic manufacturers of apparel and accessories reported sales worth USD 1.25 billion. This figure accounts for sales of companies with at least 50 employees. Sales for the sector as a whole is likely to be much higher because small to medium sized companies (less than 50 employees) continue to account for strong share of the market. The main Statistical Office (GUS) reported that in the first 9 months of 1999, apparel companies invested USD 40 million in their business. Over USD 20 million of these investments were for machinery, equipment, and hi-tech manufacturing technologies.

In 1999, Polish exports of apparel and accessories were reported to be worth USD 1.8 billion. About 95% of these exports went to European Union countries (EU), mainly Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, France, and Belgium. The other 5% was broken down into non-EU western countries, mainly the US and Switzerland with 2.6%, and Central and East European countries, mainly the Czech Republic, Russia and Slovakia with 2.4%.

The breakdown of Polish exports by category was as follows:
- suits, jackets, blazers, dresses and skirts for women and girls, 37%;
- suits, jackets, blazers and trousers for men and boys, 26%;
- blouses and shirts for women and girls, 13%;
- shirts for men and boys, 7%; and,
- overcoats, 16% (8% for women and 8% for men).

Other Polish exports also included assorted garment articles and tailored patterns (USD 60 million); sportswear (USD 60 million); garments made of felt, needled cloth, and impregnated rubber-coat fabrics (USD 15 million); professional clothing (USD 12 million); and, brasseries (USD 32 million).
Imports into Poland of apparel and accessories were worth USD 305 million. EU countries represented about 32.5% of Polish imports, mainly from Germany, Italy, and Denmark. China, India, Turkey, Thailand, and Indonesia supplied 36.5% of the total apparel imports. CEE countries (mainly Romania and Lithuania) supplied the other 30% of total apparel imports.

The breakdown of Polish imports by category was:
- suits, garment combinations and jackets for men and boys, 35%;
- suits for women and girls, 26%;
- overcoats and windbreakers for men and boys, 12%;
- blouses and shirts for women and girls, 10%; and, - undergarment for men and women.

Other imported products included assorted garment components and patterns (USD 100 million); second-hand clothes (USD 35 million); and sportswear (USD 12 million). --infomat.com.

Alice Temperley designer items are quite often "made in Poland"
"Today Alice Temperley is the designer making the biggest waves in British fashion, in a very short time, Temperley has been able to build a business that rivals not only those of her more starry contemporaries but those of older more established houses as well." --US Vogue

Temperley London was launched during London Fashion Week in September 2000 and has quickly grown to become one of the most desirable fashion brands in the world. The company operates three stand alone stores in London, New York and Los Angeles as well as various concessions.

Temperley London fans include Scarlett Johannson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, Naomi Watts, Molly Sims, Mischa Barton, Keira Knightley and Claudia Schiffer. The Temperley London Black label, which is defined by incredible craftsmanship and timeless creations, is continuously featured on many of the important Red Carpet occasions around the world.

Kenzo designer items quite often are "made in Poland"
Takada Kenzo was one of seven children and developed an interest in fashion through reading the magazines of his sisters. Born in Himeiji City, Hyogo Prefecture, he quit Kobe University to try to become one of the first male students at Tokyo's Bunka Fashion College (Bunkafukuso Gakuin).

His parents did not approve of his career ambitions and he had to work part-time in Tokyo to support himself while he did evening prep courses in design. After some six months, he was finally accepted to the prestigious college and the kind of determination that got him there was to serve him well in the future.

Laura Ashley designer items that are "made in Poland"
Laura Ashley (7 September 1925-17 September 1985) was a Welsh designer. She became a household name on the strength of her work as a designer and manufacturer of a range of colourful fabrics for clothes and home furnishings.

Audrey Hepburn inadvertently sparked the growth of one of the world's most successful fashion and home furnishing companies. Hepburn appeared alongside Gregory Peck in the 1953 film Roman Holiday, wearing a headscarf. As such a fashion icon, she instantly created a style that became popular around the globe. The Ashleys' scarves quickly became successful with stores.

In 1966 Laura produced her first dress for social rather than work attire. The long length silhouette become the Laura Ashley trademark.

Robert Talbott shirts that are "made in Poland"
There are French Cuff, Oxford, Striped and Multicolor shirts!

Sophia Kokosalaki designer items that are "made in Poland"
Macy's press release: Limited Edition Collection Designed by Sophia Kokosalaki for Nine West [Shoes, handbags and RTW accessories].

Greek-born Sophia Kokosalaki is one of London's rising stars in fashion. Her romantic, Grecian-inspired designs are sculptural yet surprisingly futuristic and edgy. Her Fall 2006 ready-to-wear runway show was the largest collection that she has shown in Paris. The success of this most recent show has confirmed her status as an "independent designer with a voice of her own."

In 2004 she was asked to create the opening and closing ceremony outfits for the Summer Olympic Games in Athens - her hometown. Her designs have appealed to celebrities such as Kate Moss and Courtney Love. Her inventive use of textiles and leathers are also evident in her exclusive line for Nine West. The price range for her collection will be $200 - $450. Her line will be available in November.

Vera Wang designer items that are "made in Poland"
Hello! We are searching eBay to find Vera Wang designer items that are "made in Poland." Sometimes there might be such items, but the seller doesn't know to indicate that they are indeed made in Poland.

Lingerie: An unexpected find "made in Poland"
Honestly, I was a bit surprised to find a sexy item to be "made in Poland." It was a Sexy Exotic Stripper Dancer Black Velvet G-String Set.

With a population of 38.7 million (including 19.9 million women), Poland offers a significant and promising market for lingerie. The lingerie market in Poland was worth USD 83 million in 1999 and is expected to achieve USD 86 million in 2000. Most lingerie items sold in Poland are produced domestically, and prices are in the medium to low range. Domestic production in 1999 was USD 181.1 million and is estimated to be USD 121 million in 2000. About 72% of Polish lingerie in 1999 was exported, and the remaining 28% was sold domestically. The same trend appears in the first half of 2000.

In 1999, imports of lingerie amounted to USD 50.5 million, a 9% increased over 1998. The largest suppliers were: Germany and China, 25% each; France, 10%; Italy, 9%: Hungary, 7%: Vietnam and Turkey, 4% each. The U.S. share was very limited, only 0.1% (USD 80.500). EU countries supplied 50% (USD 25 million) and developing countries 41% (20.8 million) of total imports. Similar results are expected in 2000.
The best sales prospects are stretch-lycra/cotton briefs and panties, brasseries, bodysuits, corsets, nightgowns and pajamas. The key competitive factors for suppliers are price, quality, innovative fashion and strong brand recognition. Also very important is market promotion. --www.infomat.com.

Did you know these people were "born in Poland?"
I've extracted a handful of famous or well-known "Poles" from a great list I found that was written and researched by Margaret Odrowaz-Sypniewska, B.F.A.!

• Lauren Bacall (see Betty Joan Perske)
• Carroll Baker (see Katolina Pierkarski)
• Charles Buchinski changed his name to Charles Bronson and began his acting career.
• Fryderyk F. Chopin (1810-1849). Famous composer.
• Nicholas Copernicus, famous Polish astronomer.
• Tara Lipinski is the famous Olympic ice skater.
• Roman Polanski film director.
• Pope John Paul II.
• Maria (Manya) Sklodowska-Curie (1867-1934) was the first woman scientist to earn fame.
• Lee Strasburg, acting teacher was born in Budazanow, Poland on November 17, 1901 as Israel Strassberg.
• Lech Walesa (1943 - ) was the famous Polish Labor Party leader and President of Poland (1990-1995).

Baltic Sea Amber jewelry that is "made in Poland"
Did you know that you can find a LOT of Amber jewelry that was "made in Poland?" In a quick search on eBay, I found some 614 items available in auctions and some 1,791 items available in eBay stores.

Nordic legend says that Amber is the tears of the Goddess Freya and the sun that fell into the sea. The word "Amber" comes from the Greek word "Ambrosia" -- the food of the gods.

Millions of years old, this gemstone is a fossil from the resin of ancient Spruce pine trees of Prussia. Ancient Germanic tribes such as the Goths, other Nordic peoples, Celts, Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Chinese and other peoples valued amber for it's beauty, protection and healing properties.

Amber was also called Electra, Bernstein or Northern Gold due to its electrical properties and golden color and was traded far and wide in the ancient world.

Made in Poland: Slavic Treasures
Slavic Treasures was founded in 1995 by two lifelong friends Glenn Lewis and Dave Wegerek. When Glenn moved to Krakow, Poland, he became interested in the blown glass ornament industry. He contacted Dave and suggested starting their own glass ornament business. By the end of their first year, Slavic Treasures was already producing new and exciting, custom designed ornaments for established giftware manufacturers. In 1988, Slavic Treasures launched a complete line of glass ornaments designs under their own label.

The Slavic Treasures designs took the ornament world by surprise, introducing a new style of free-formed glass ornaments that had previously only been manufactured in Italy. Glenn also introduced some realistic animal designs, another innovation for a glass ornament company. By the year 2000, Slavic Treasures was already acclaimed as a leader in their industry, in terms of style, detail, and execution.

Unfortunately by 2004, Slavic Treasures changed the direction of the company to focus on their collegiate giftware line, thus retiring all non-licensed glass ornaments. --Slavic Treasures

Airports in Poland

• BZG
  Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport
• GDN
  Gdansk Lech Walecsa Airport
• IEG
  Zielona Góra International Airport
• KRK
  John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice
• KTW
  Katowice International Airport in Pyrzowice
• LCJ
  Lódz Wladyslaw Reymont Airport
• POZ
  Poznan Lawica Airport
• RZE
  Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport
• SZY
  Szczytno-Szymany International Airport
• SZZ
  Szczecin-Goleniow "Solidarnosc" Airport
• WAW
  Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport
• WRO
  Copernicus Airport Wroclaw

As Zamoyski set out to update The Polish Way, his bestselling first history of Poland, he realized the task required not so much re-writing as re-thinking the known facts well as the assumptions of the past.

The events of the last twenty years and the growth of the independent Polish state allowed him to look at Poland's past with a fresh eye. Tracing Poland's complex development from the Middle Ages to present day, Zamoyski examines the country's political, economic, and military struggles, as well as its culture, art, and richly varied society through the ages, bringing the major events and characters in Poland's history to life.

Thanks for visiting!

Are you of Polish ancestry? Do you have any Polish-made items? Are you surprised to see all the items that are indeed made in Poland?

Do you know, that growing up in Northeastern Ohio we heard a LOT of Polish jokes, thanks to that Ghoulardi who hosted the late night movies on Friday's. He was in a white lab coat, wore a funny furry wig and strange glasses. He was always shouting, "Cool it with the boom-booms!" Then he'd blow something up with a firecracker.

I believe he also said that if you were Polish, you usually lived in Parma or Parma Heights and wore white socks and pants that were looking for a flood. Hey, now those are trendy cropped pants and I WEAR them!


History: Made in Poland: You May Be Surprised was originally created on Squidoo by JaguarJulie on August 27, 2007. Highest lensrank ever achieved: #329 overall. Lens #84 in the quest for Giant Squid 100 Club Charter Member 2007.