A clasp from Cieszyn area

“Hoczki” clasps were worn with traditional women’s costume in the Cieszyn region.Originally used for practical purpose of fastening bras and corsets by drawing a small chain, colourful ribbon or tape through their loops. Since early 20th century used only as ornaments.They were always used in pairs (in the Cieszyn region from 4 to 12) and almost always all the hoczki sewn onto the corset were identical.