





Zdzisławice
Poland
Poland
Aleksander Bielak
Plaiting techniques
Aleksander Bielak is the only Jagiellonian Fair artist who makes baskets out of pine root. He learned braiding from his grandfather and father. He comes from Zdzisławice, a village that neighbours with Kocudza made famous by the “Jarzębina” ensemble. He is a first-rate dancer, knows all varieties of polka and obereks from his region. He is a member of the “Janowiacy” Ensemble. In 2013 he received the award for “The Artist of the Jagiellonian Fair”.