{"id":89896,"date":"2026-02-20T09:39:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.bjelasica-komovi.me\/odrzana-prva-radionica-tradicionalnog-veza-u-okviru-projekta-danube-crafts\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T10:42:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T10:42:57","slug":"first-traditional-embroidery-workshop-held-within-the-danube-crafts-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/first-traditional-embroidery-workshop-held-within-the-danube-crafts-project\/","title":{"rendered":"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The first traditional embroidery workshop, organized within the framework of the <strong>DANUBE CRAFTS<\/strong> project, has been successfully held, attracting unexpectedly high interest.<\/p>\n<p>A total of <strong>27 women<\/strong> applied to participate, exceeding our expectations and confirming that there is still strong interest in preserving traditional skills within the community. In order to ensure quality work and provide individual attention to each participant, the group has been divided into <strong>two smaller groups<\/strong>, and the workshops will continue in this format.<\/p>\n<p>The introductory session focused on the story of traditional embroidery in Montenegro \u2013 its historical and cultural significance, main types and motifs, as well as the basic materials and tools required for the craft. The overall course plan was presented, including the techniques that will be covered, as well as future plans to apply embroidery in the creation of contemporary products and souvenirs.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most touching moments of the workshop was the discussion about participants\u2019 motivations. Several women shared that their mothers or grandmothers knew how to embroider, but they themselves never had the opportunity to learn. For them, this course represents a way to reconnect with family heritage and revive skills that were once passed down from generation to generation. In addition to learning the craft itself, some participants highlighted their motivation to connect with women who share similar interests, exchange experiences, and create a supportive and creative environment. Several participants also expressed that they expect certain mental and emotional benefits from working with their hands \u2013 greater calm, improved concentration, and a sense of inner balance. In today\u2019s fast-paced lifestyle, embroidery is seen as a form of mindful slowing down, a tool to cope with everyday stress, and a way to reconnect with oneself through focused, manual work.<\/p>\n<p>The group is highly diverse, bringing together women of different ages, from both urban and rural areas, with varied professional and educational backgrounds. This diversity further enriches the learning process and contributes to a dynamic and inspiring atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>In the coming weeks, the workshops will focus on mastering the basic techniques of traditional embroidery. The final phase of the program will be dedicated to exploring contemporary applications and linking cultural heritage with potential economic opportunities through the creation of authentic products.<\/p>\n<p>This activity is implemented within the <strong>DANUBE CRAFTS<\/strong> project, which aims to preserve and revitalize traditional crafts through education, innovation, and modern application.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-gallery fit_cover wp_gallery type_grid action_popup_image ratio_1x1 count_4\" style=\"--columns:2;--items-gap:8px;\"><div class=\"w-gallery-list\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/radionica-3-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-us_600_400_crop size-us_600_400_crop\" alt=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\" href=\"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/radionica-3.jpg\" title=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/radionica-1-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-us_600_400_crop size-us_600_400_crop\" alt=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\" href=\"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/radionica-1.jpg\" title=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/radionica-2-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-us_600_400_crop size-us_600_400_crop\" alt=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\" href=\"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/radionica-2.jpg\" title=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/radionica-4-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-us_600_400_crop size-us_600_400_crop\" alt=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\" href=\"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/radionica-4.jpg\" title=\"First Traditional Embroidery Workshop Held within the DANUBE CRAFTS Project\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first DANUBE CRAFTS embroidery workshop attracted 27 women, proving a strong interest in tradition. Due to high demand, work continues in groups. Participants are reviving family heritage while focusing on creativity, mindfulness, and crafting authentic souvenirs that blend the past with the modern market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":89897,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-89896","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-activities"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89896","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89896"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89896\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89897"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}