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5 artifacts
Traditional Female Costume
Complete female costume from the Krujë region. Includes an embroidered xhubleta with gold thread, silver belt and traditional headwear. Reflects the high craftsmanship of Albanian weaving and embroidery during the Ottoman period.
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Traditional Weaving — Albanian Women's Craft
Albanian women at a traditional loom — a craft passed down through generations. Weaving was the primary occupation of women in rural areas, producing rugs, saddlebags and garments with decorative motifs unique to each village.
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Traditional Hearth
Stone hearth carved with traditional Albanian motifs. The centre of the Albanian home — where the family gathered, food was cooked, and social life unfolded.
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Restored Illyrian Rug Fragment
Restored rug fragment with Illyrian geometric motifs. The triangular and zigzag patterns are characteristic of the decorative art of Adriatic Illyrian tribes.
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Traditional Silver Jewellery
Collection of filigree silver jewellery — bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Albanian silversmithing has a centuries-old tradition reflecting both Oriental and Venetian influences.
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