{"id":78,"date":"2025-04-26T17:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T15:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/?p=78"},"modified":"2025-05-05T20:41:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:41:00","slug":"blog-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/2025\/04\/26\/blog-business\/","title":{"rendered":"BLOG : Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Local crafts and traditional professions in the K\u0119trzyn region \u2013 interview with Bo\u017cena Toru\u0144ska from the Cultural Association \u201cKonik Mazurski\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the most important traditions and techniques in this craft?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our activity focuses on preserving Masurian traditions. We operate in the K\u0119trzyn area and have been organizing \u201cMazurzenie po k\u0119trzy\u0144sku\u201d for 16 years\u2014a series of workshops and competitions promoting the Masurian language and culture. Children take part in classes about old toys, learn to recite poems in Masurian, and explore the region\u2019s history. We also organize themed events such as \u201cChristmas Eve Then and Now\u201d or \u201cLife of Masurians Recorded on Tiles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for handicraft techniques, we prioritize tradition. We practice weaving on looms, cross-stitching, mathematical embroidery, and crocheting\u2014all essential elements of our work. Every product is handmade by members of our association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What materials and tools are essential for your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We use traditional tools, such as large looms for weaving rugs or runners. For children and youth, we have smaller looms for making placemats or bracelets. We also work with ceramics, felt, and beeswax\u2014especially when creating Easter eggs. In the past, people used a stick with a pin for waxing; today, special wax pens are available, but we still teach the old methods too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you stick strictly to traditional methods or incorporate modern solutions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We mainly recreate traditional patterns and techniques, but we don\u2019t completely reject modernity. For example, we use clips for macrame bracelets to make the process easier. However, we always base our work on historical designs\u2014that\u2019s our way of connecting the past with the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there any workshops or festivals in your area that promote this craft?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, definitely. In addition to \u201cMazurzenie po k\u0119trzy\u0144sku\u201d, which is expanding to cities like Ostr\u00f3da and Go\u0142dap, we organize numerous workshops\u2014both in our center and as traveling events. We demonstrate craft techniques in schools, at the University of the Third Age, and at various local events, like the \u201cWorld Wide Knit in Public Day\u201d by the city fountain. We\u2019re thrilled that more young people are getting involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What significance does this craft have for the local community and culture?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our work is more than just crafting\u2014it\u2019s a mission. We promote Masurian culture, show what life was like for our ancestors, and pass on this knowledge to younger generations. While not all locals know about our gallery, tourists truly appreciate our efforts. The souvenirs we make end up all over the world! We also cooperate with scholars, like those from the Polish Academy of Slavic Studies or Mr. Piotr Szatkowski, who translated \u201eThe Little Prince\u201d into the Masurian language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many people are part of your association?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Currently, there are 19 of us, with 15 actively involved. We even have two gentlemen\u2014one makes beautiful paper flowers, and the other polishes \u201cMasurian amber\u201d (belemnites) and creates unique jewelry. Each of us brings something different to the table, but we\u2019re all united by a passion for handicrafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long have you been involved in this work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been twelve years now. And I\u2019ve never grown tired of it! On the contrary\u2014I have so many ideas and not enough time to bring them all to life. I love working with my hands: I make ceramic jewelry, crochet, and I\u2019m always learning something new. It\u2019s not just a hobby\u2014it\u2019s a way of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Local crafts and traditional professions in the K\u0119trzyn region \u2013 interview with Bo\u017cena Toru\u0144ska from the Cultural Association \u201cKonik Mazurski\u201d What are the most important traditions and techniques in this craft? Our activity focuses on preserving Masurian traditions. We operate in the K\u0119trzyn area and have been organizing \u201cMazurzenie po k\u0119trzy\u0144sku\u201d for 16 years\u2014a series […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":356,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,1],"tags":[20,14,12],"class_list":["post-78","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-news","tag-buisness","tag-project","tag-promotion"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":242,"href":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78\/revisions\/242"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmus.zs.ketrzyn.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}