Be amazed at the delicately interwoven threads of the hand-made Idrija lace! Idrija has always been recognized as an important centre of lacemaking knowledge that spread the craft of designing and making lace art into the world.

Idrija lace is a bobbin tape lace, native to Slovenia. The tape is made with bobbins at the same time as the rest of the lace, curving back on itself, and joined using a crochet hook.

Idrija lace is an inherent part of Slovenian cultural heritage. It preserved itself through time and evolved. The people of Idrija keep the art of bobbin lace making, a most complex dexterity, alive and present at an annually held international Idrija Lace Festival.

Today, the richness of Idrija lace can be seen in permanent and occasional exhibitions both in Idrija and abroad, in specialist shops and studios, not least in Idrija homes and business premises. It is also placed in a contemporary way on many objects or installations.

Discover the captivating history of Idrija's lace weaving tradition, from its humble beginnings to international acclaim. Dive into the intricate world of lace craftsmanship that has defined this small Slovenian town for centuries.

The exhibition tells the story of over 300-years of bobbin lacemaking heritage in Idrija and invites you to admire examples of the oldest lace and patterns to contemporary exhibits – fashionable evening dresses decorated with Idrija lace.

Be amazed by the sophistication of thousands of woven threads of hand-knitted Idrija lace! Idrija has always been considered an important centre of lacemaking knowledge, from where the skill of designing and making lace artwork spread to the world.

Idrija Lace, History Written in Thread The permanent exhibition features the more than 300-year-long tradition of bobbin lacemaking in the Idrija region, placing Idrija on the Slovenian and European map of lacemaking centres.

With respect to the rich tradition of handmade bobbin lace, the Idrija Lace festival preserves their historical folklore but also encourages the innovation in the design and use of this bobbin masterpiece.

Idrija lace is a special type of bobbin lace. It's named after the town of Idrija, the oldest and most important Slovenian lace center. In 1876 the distinguished Idrija Lace Making School was established there and it has been nurturing and enriching the art …