The mat weaver's homestead and workshop from Văleni, Gorj County
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Stop at the Stop at the household of the wicker artisan from Văleni in Gorj County
🧺🏡 We will now visit the household that was brought here from the village of Văleni, where a lesser-known craft is practised: runner weaving. 🎋 Listen to the audio guide 🎧 and take a close look at the house and its outbuildings, and try to imagine how the craftsman worked with simple natural materials and basic tools 🔧🌿.
🧺🏡 We will now visit the household that was brought here from the village of Văleni, where a lesser-known craft is practised: runner weaving. 🎋 Listen to the audio guide 🎧 and take a close look at the house and its outbuildings, and try to imagine how the craftsman worked with simple natural materials and basic tools 🔧🌿.
You will discover a household where the dwelling and workshop coexisted, each space having a well-defined role in everyday life 🏠🛠️.
Work together to answer the discovery challenge 🔍:
- What objects did the craftsman make from bulrush? 🌿🧺
- What material are the walls of the outbuildings made of? 🪵🏚️
- Which of the household's constructions feature the ciocârlani? 🐦🛡️
Examine the details of the constructions and woven outbuildings closely 👀, imagine how wetland plants were transformed into useful objects 🌾➡️🧺, and discuss the work and creativity of past craftsmen ✨🧑🎨.
Audio Guide
Audio Guide
Valeni_eng.mp3
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