Čipka zo Španej Doliny, tzv. banícka čipka

Slovak republic


Region:

Lace making in Špania Dolina, sold by pedlars throughout Hungary - Banát, Slavonia, Croatia, Sáthmar, Transylvania. They were worn in regions from Žilina, Brezno, Detva to Bardejov.

Material:

cotton, linen, hemp - older laces are made of very thin threads

Colors:

White, unbleached. Later, colorful, mainly braids - red, purple, yellow (dyed with saffron), blue, black...

Technique:

mnohopárové čipky, kosá dierková väzba - torchon, plátno, polpár, pletenec, oká, pavúčiky, ploštičky, hrachovinka, lístky, ovliekanie hrubou niťou ( opletačka) ...

Tools:

  • lace - partičke
  • bobbins - kneple
  • pins - ihličke
  • pillow (filled with straw and rock)
  • "pryvik" - punctured net pattern

Use:

hats, home textiles, clothing textiles, church vestments...

Terms:

očká, hady, chvojka, baba tkaná, strieborný vršok