Visit websiteThe oldest written record mentioning bobbin lacemaking in the Idrija area dates back to 1696. Bobbin lacemaking is also under UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.Idrija town started developing after the discovery of mercury in 1490. The rich legacy of the mercury mine, which, due to its uniqueness, is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Mining, beekeeping and bobbin lacemaking and mining have always been linked during the centuries in Idrija. It is presumed that the knowledge of bobbin lacemaking was brought by foreing minery workers, who repeatedly engaged in beekeeping for relaxation.
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The oldest written record mentioning bobbin lacemaking in the Idrija area dates back to 1696. Bobbin lacemaking is also under UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.Idrija town started developing after the discovery of mercury in 1490. The rich legacy of the mercury mine, which, due to its uniqueness, is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Mining, […]
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Lace and honey
Sugar lace based on Idrija lace pattern, coated with local honey. The pot unites the centuries-long tradition of Idrija: mining, beekeeping, and lacemaking, which have always been connected. The origin of Idrija lace most likely goes more than 300 years back. It is presumed that the knowledge of lacemaking was either brought from the German […]
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