ABOUT KONAVLE
Konavle is the most southern-east part of Dubrovnik
region. The northern part of Konavle region borders
with Mount Snježnica towards Herzegovina and with
Mount Bjelotina towards Sutorina. The steep Konavle
cliffs extend along the seacoast from Cavtat port
to Molunat and peninsula Prevlaka. In the middle of
these uplands a fertile valley is situated. Settlements
in Konavle preserved their traditional aspect with
stone houses, cultivated land and the traditional
way of living. The national costume of Konavle
is a recognisable element of this area's identity,
together with the art of embroidering.
For more informations about Konavle please visit:
http://www.tzcavtat-konavle.hr
EMBROIDERY FROM KONAVLE
The embroidery from Konavle, so - called "Poprsnica",
is a basic decorative textile element of female national
costume. It is made in technique of the counting of
the threads of the basic fabric tissue. A strictly
symmetric ornament contains the numberless decorative
motives. It is originally embroidered with home -
made silk thread. The silk is dyed by natural colours
with emphasised red, black or dark green ornaments
separated with white passages and decorated with golden
- yellow tassels.
The names of different ornaments are symbolic and descriptive, and ornaments depend on tissue, fineness of the performance and the possibility of using. So this embroidery can be applied on table - clothes, curtains, clothing etc. The embroideries from Konavle are famous for an accentuated colour, a delicate effect produced by silk thread, and a perfect workmanship that does not permit errors.This embroidery preserves the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the region from which it originates.
