500px Photo ID: 108397749 - Bobbin lace, traditional handicrafts

Francisco Martin Gonzalez / 500px

Galerija Idrijske Čipke

Ljubljana


If Idrija in Primorska is not on your itinerary but you hanker for some of the fine lace for which that town is renowned, visit this shop. It has a large collection of curtains, tablecloths and bed linen on sale, as well as smaller items including handkerchiefs, doilies and even a Christmas tree ornament in the shape of a dragon.


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