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From early silver mines described by Dante, through twentieth century politics and wars, a silver thread winds through Kosovo’s history, swirling intricately in the cultural capital, Prizren, where a seventh generation of filigree artisans use ‘filum’ and ‘granum’, zigzags, ‘mouse-tooth’ and other designs to magic lacy creations from dull sticks of raw material. The results – in boxes, buttons, jewellery, religious ornamentation and talismans of superstitition – are a fine narrative of Kosovo’s history and traditions.Elizabeth is a writer, historian and broadcaster who has worked closely with many cultural organisations in the Balkans
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Eric Morecambe Centre Harpenden, Eric Morecambe Centre, Rothamstead Park,Harpenden, United Kingdom
