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Landmark: Idrija Lace SchoolCity: Idrija
Country: Slovenia
Continent: Europe
Idrija Lace School, Idrija, Slovenia, Europe
Overview
The Idrija Lace School (Slovene: Čipkarska šola Idrija) keeps the centuries-old art of Idrija lace alive, teaching delicate needlework passed down like a whisper through generations.In the heart of Idrija, this school has kept the delicate art of lace-making alive, teaching its fine loops and knots that have long been woven into the town’s cultural identity.Lace-making in Idrija began in the 17th century, brought to the town as a way for miners’ families to earn extra income, and over time it grew into a craft famed for its precise geometric patterns inspired by the mining tradition; today, Idrija lace is celebrated as a symbol of Slovenia’s cultural heritage, protected nationally and honored by UNESCO, with the Idrija Lace School-founded in 1876-preserving the art through classes for all ages, hands-on workshops, European collaborations, and events like the lively annual Lace Festival, where visitors can watch bobbins click and threads weave delicate floral and geometric designs into something timeless.The school keeps the centuries-old craft of lace-making alive, teaching each delicate loop and knot so the tradition still inspires and flourishes today.In Idrija, visitors can step right into its rich heritage, running their fingers over the delicate threads and leaving with a new respect for the skill and devotion woven into every lace design.
