HODNOTY ĽUDOVEJ PLETENEJ ČIPKY V LIPTOVE A ICH VYUŽITIE NA FORMOVANIE SÚČASNEJ REGIONÁLNEJ IDENTITY

Bobbin lacemaking belongs to the most difficult textile techniques which were widespread in the past. Typical patterns of folk bobbin lace emerged almost in all regions of Slovakia. They were different in the way of making, patterns and colouring. The lace was used especially on the folk and ceremonial clothes, less as an interior textile. In the past women made bonnet bobbin lace bands with splendid patterns without using a template and pins in more Liptov villages. The Liptov Museum in Ružomberok takes an interest in reviving of forgotten old working processes to awake the public interest in the original Liptov folk bonnet lace. Through various activities it tries to bring it back among the contemporary manufacturing and art techniques. At present it is preferred in the folk art design the trend combining folk arts and crafts with personal authorial approach. Traditional folk textile techniques involving bobbin lacemaking are a source of inspiration. Designers like to experiment with materials, their processing and modification that result in creating of unique and attractive products.