Traditional handicrafts in Ljubljana☂️
Discover the Ljubljana that you might think has gone, but is still very much alive.
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Pottery workshop by Primož LukežičSlovenian Tourist Board
Ljubljana's Living Crafts
Handicraft workshops reveal unique, authentic, local and sustainable stories of the Slovenian capital.
Weaving by Primož LukežičSlovenian Tourist Board
They are preserved by masters of the craft who share a common love for tradition and handiwork, while successfully defying mass consumption.
Umbrella maker by Primož LukežičSlovenian Tourist Board
The Last Umbrella Maker in Ljubljana 🌂
In a time of rapid consumerism, umbrella maker Marija Lah is preserving a more than half-century-old family craft, which today is rare even on a global scale.
Umbrella making by Primož LukežičSlovenian Tourist Board
She approaches her work in a personal way and builds sincere relationships with her customers.
When visiting her workshop in the old town, you can try your hand at repairing an umbrella.
Printamker in Ljubljana by Primož LukežičSlovenian Tourist Board
Printmaking Magic 📜
Marko Drpić, the founder and manager of Studio tipoRenesansa, the only relief printmaking studio in Slovenia, has more than 20 years of experience in teaching calligraphy, letter carving in stone, and design & print workshops.
Ljubljana Creative Workshops by Primož LukežičSlovenian Tourist Board
He has developed teaching courses for various age groups, and gives lectures and runs workshops at several universities.
Weaver by Primož LukežičSlovenian Tourist Board
From Threads to Fabrics🧵
Experienced weavers Mojca Tomšič and Barbara Lapuh have been weaving threads into various fabrics at the Slovene Ethnographic Museum weaving studio for 18 years.
Weaving workshop by Primož LukežičSlovenian Tourist Board
They use these fabrics to make unique products – from tiny purses and money pouches, shawls, bags and handbags, tablecloths and wraps, to floor rugs and blankets.
Goldsmith by Primož LukežičSlovenian Tourist Board
Goldsmith's Peculiar World 💍
Christoph Steidl is the only goldsmith and silversmith in Slovenia who makes unique jewellery and designs dishware, chalices and sculptures.
Goldsmith's studio by Primož LukežičSlovenian Tourist Board
He works with platinum, gold, silver, copper and precious stones.
He trained as a silversmith and goldsmith at the works.
Sculptor by Primož LukežičSlovenian Tourist Board
In the Potter's Studio 🍶
Eva Peterson Lenassi is an academy-trained sculptor and ceramic designer. In her pottery studio in the Slovene Ethnographic Museum, she has been teaching sculpting and pottery for all generations for several decades.
In her pottery studio in the Slovene Ethnographic Museum, she has been teaching sculpting and pottery for all generations for several decades.
This story was created in collaboration with Visit Ljubljana.
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