Konjic woodcarving

Konjic woodcarving (Bosnian: Konjičko drvorezbarstvo / Коњичко дрворезбарство) is a specific technique of woodcarving practised in Konjic Municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Konjic woodcarving
Wood carved table from above, Bosnian House in Mostar
CountryBosnia and Herzegovina
Reference
RegionEurope and North America
Inscription history
Inscription2017 (12th session)

In 2017 it is included on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.[1]

History

Konjic woodcarving is one of the old crafts that is still very much alive and prosperous. The hand-carved wooden craftworks include furniture, some interior design and decorative elements. The tradition of this artistic skill dates back to the 19th century, but the knowledge was passed through an intergenerational transmission. Surprisingly, the carving technique didn’t change over time and was skillfully preserved. In the small town of Konjic, many inhabitants are the carriers of woodcarving, mainly as a hobby.

See also

References
  1. "Konjic woodcarving - intangible heritage - Culture Sector". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-07-31.


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