09 March 2019 - On the occasion of March 8, the director of National Park Durmitor Tomo Pajović opened an exhibition of hand-made items created of natural materials (wood, stone) and woolen, embroidered, woven and crocheted works. The exhibition of handicrafts which were designed and made by local producers from this protected area will last for the next 9 days.
"This exhibition has a lasting tradition, which we cherished for many years in order to preserve long-established crafts and skills, as well as to promote the manual work of local communities that inhabit the area of the Park," informed the director of National Park Durmitor.
The exhibition has gathered unique works of a large number of weavers, knitters, embroideries and sculptors from the area of National Park Durmitor, who are engaged in the production of handmade items. These items are exhibited at the Centre for Visitors of the Park, and the best and the most beautiful handicrafts’ creators will be presented with the rewards.
The exhibition has competitive and sales character and it will enable local producers from the area of Durmitor to present their work during the ten days starting from March 8. National Park Durmitor will purchase a number of works in order to foster cooperation with local producers and at the same time enrich the offer of the Park's souvenir shop.
"National Park Durmitor invites all interested visitors to visit the exhibition and purchase handmade items to support the local population from the area of the Park, which still preserves traditional crafts and skills such as wood carving and the production of used and decorative exhibits and garments", concluded Pajović.
Exhibited works can be viewed at the Centre for Visitors of National Park Durmitor from Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 17, every day from 7 am to 7 pm.
Source: TVCG
