Lacemaking in Croatia

Lacemaking in Croatia
Lace from Pag
CountryCroatia
Reference00245
RegionEurope and North America
Inscription history
Inscription2009 (4th session)
ListRepresentative

Lacemaking in Croatia (Croatian: Čipkarstvo u Hrvatskoj) is a tradition dating back to the Renaissance when lacemaking began spreading throughout the Mediterranean[1] and continental Europe. Throughout the years, Croatian lace has become notable for its unique patterns and designs. In 2009, UNESCO recognised lacemaking in Croatia as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.[2]

Today in Croatia, there are several centres of lacemaking tradition, most notably the Adriatic towns of Pag and Hvar, the northern town of Lepoglava, and the Sveta Marija village in the Međimurje County.

Lace from Sveta Marija
  1. ^ "Lacemaking in Croatia; DOCUMENTS: Nomination for inscription on the Representative List in 2009". UNESCO. 2009-09-28. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  2. ^ "UNESCO - Lacemaking in Croatia".