Bread shaped like a mermaid

Datasheet
Type of object
Decorative bread
Origin
Czech Republic
Technique and material

Pastry

Date
1977
Dimensions
12 cm

The tradition of making figurines of bread first started in Vizovice, in the Czech Republic in the latter half of the 19th century. Such delicate works of art are still used nowadays as a decoration on festive occasions - for a wedding in this example.