Upper Carniola – slovenia
northern Slovenia is known for its mountainous landscape, BOASTING a rich heritage of artisanal crafts, including woodcraft and textiles.
Upper Carniola – slovenia
Traditional embroidery, woven fabrics, and the creation of the Gorenjska national costume.
Upper Carniola – slovenia
Known for a strong craftsmen community that preserves traditional skills and integrates them into local tourism.
textiles
wood
ceramics
Description: Upper Carniola is a traditional region of Slovenia, the northern mountainous part of the larger Carniola region. The largest town in the region is Kranj, and other urban centers include Kamnik, Jesenice, Domžale and Škofja Loka. It has around 300,000 inhabitants or 14% of the population of Slovenia.
Language: Slovene
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region, environment and industry:
Geographical Region: The northern mountainous part of the larger Carniola region.
Cultural Connections: In many ways, the folklore of Upper Carniola is considered the prototype of Slovene national folklore
Environment: Alpine climate
Industries: Tourism, Manufacturing, and Agriculture
environmental and economic threats:
Climate & Environmental Threats:
Loss of biodiversity, Deterioration of material
Economic Threats:
Insufficient financial resources
Technological Threats:
Industrial production, Use of modern materials
Policy, Planning, and Governance Threats:
Educational standardisation
Cultural Globalisation:
New pastimes
Weakened Practice and Transmission:
Diminishing youth interest
Loss of objects or systems:
Loss of knowledge, Material shortage, Loss of cultural significance
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