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In the mountains of Poland, lace-making is a time-honored art passed down from generation to generation. But what to do when no one wants to buy fancy doilies anymore? What else? Start making thongs! The women of the tiny mountain village of Koniakow have done just that, banding together to produce fine lace panties, bras and swimsuits that are decorative, sexy, and—of course—mostly see-through. The company is taking off, too, ensuring that this 200-year-old tradition of crafting will live on, even if it's under other people's clothes. Sure, some of their ancestors' creations are decorating the Vatican, but don't they look much hotter hanging off some nubile young model? Plus, it's not just underwear, it's a handmade work of art! Your grandmother would be so proud!

· Koni-Art Premium Handmade Lace Lingerie (koniartusa.com)
· "Polish lace-makers' twist: the thong" (msnbc.msn.com)

Previously: Bravissimo: Big Bras For Big Boobs, Stripped And Whipped: Latex Lingerie Hotness, Unusual Underwear, Knit Porn, Ravijour Lingerie, Victoria's Secret Holiday Fashion Show, Aubade 2007 Lingerie Calendar, A.S.S.: A Swiss String