Zmijanje embroidery
The Zmijanje embroidery ( Serbian - Cyrillic Змијањски вез Zmijanjski vez ) is a special embroidery technique in the Zmijanje region in Bosnia and Herzegovina . Traditionally, this form of embroidery is used to decorate women's costumes, wedding dresses, shawls, clothing or bed linen. The main features of the embroidery are the deep blue or black threads and the improvised geometric shapes. The wealth and variations of embroidered patterns determine the social status of women in the region.
The Zmijanje embroidery is characterized by the harmony and stylistic perfection geometric ornaments that are combined exclusively in dark blue or black with each other, as opposed to other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where embroidery is performed in up to four colors. The Zmijanje embroidery is made in various embroidery techniques, including a. the cross stitch . Jelica Belovic Bernadzikovska, an expert in embroidery techniques in the Balkans, describes Zmijanje embroidery as one of the oldest embroidery techniques. The main feature of this technique is that it is performed from behind. The primary geometric ornaments (such as wheels and various diamonds) can be traced back to the Neolithic .
Embroidery is usually done as group work by women, accompanied by songs and conversation. The women learn the art of embroidery in these rounds by watching more experienced embroiderers and continuously repeating and combining the predetermined elements in numerous variations.
The Zmijanje embroidery includes respect for diversity, creativity and non-verbal communication. It also has sentimental and emotional value as an expression of national and local identity and pride. Embroidery combines many elements of cultural heritage such as: B. Music, rituals, oral traditions, handicrafts and symbolism. Therefore, this traditional embroidery has been on the UNESCO list of the intangible cultural heritage of mankind since November 26, 2014 in Paris .
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- ↑ UNESCO - Zmijanje embroidery . Retrieved March 2, 2020.