Luffarslöjd (Dratenik in Czech) in Central Europe is associated with the repair of ceramic storage vessels, bowls, and roasting pans. Travelling craftsmen, equipped with wire and a few pliers, went from village to village and could repair these valuable kitchen items by reinforcing them with a wire mesh. The craft disappeared in the mid-20th century as everyday ceramics became cheaper or were replaced by other materials.
We will begin with a short presentation on wire work in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, both historically and today. Afterwards, we will decorate a pot with metal wire.
STADEN MALMÖS HEMSLÖJDSFÖRENING
Staden Malmös Hemslöjdsförening aims to share knowledge about craft techniques, quality, durability, and reuse.
Staden Malmös Hemslöjdsförening seeks to tell the story behind traditional crafts and to create opportunities for people to discover the beauty, utility, and boundless joy of handicrafts.
Staden Malmös Hemslöjdsförening promotes knowledge of handicrafts through lectures, hands-on workshops, and guided in-depth courses on history, techniques, and materials. They also organize regular inspiration and try-it-yourself evenings, often once a month.