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Sarajevo Coppersmithing Workshop: Immersive Craft Experience with Local Artisan
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6 Ratings
Sarajevo
Join Sarajevo's coppersmithing workshop, craft unique souvenirs with a local artisan, and dive into the city's rich tradition of jewelry making.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kazandziluk - Kazandžiluk takes its name from the kazandžijas, master metalworkers and coppersmiths who first started producing kettles for the army and then later began making other copper vessels and items for everyday use (ewers, pitchers, coffee pots, metal table tops, trays). At the height of Ottoman Sarajevo’s “Golden Age”, coppersmiths were producing around a hundred different kinds of items.
- Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain) - Sebilj Fountain is a symbol of Sarajevo. A legend says: “Whoever drinks water from any of Sarajevo’s fountains and spouts will come to Sarajevo”. The Sebilj Fountain was built in 1753.
- Bascarsija - Travelers will meet the coopersmith artist in his colorful shop. They will be introduced with his unique and long generation family business. Together, the travelers and the artist, will make a souvenir of Sarajevo out of copper. How cool is that?
What's Included
- Copper production tools
- Hammers
- Metal sticks
- Copper
Additional Information
In this tour/activity we will learn more about Sarajevo’s traditional crafts. One of them is of course the coppersmithing. We will also meet with our local artist, a coopersmith, and with his help make a small and unique souvenir for you to take home :)
Coopersmith is an old name for a craftsman, who designs or modifies (modifies) jewelry and small ornaments of silver or copper. This craft is, in fact, a kind of art since small ornaments are made where inventiveness, skill and precision are needed. Earlier, hand tools were used and the work was done mostly by hand. Contemporary technology for the processing of materials and decoration making has recently been used. The coppersmiths also use various types of precious stones in their work. The most common products of these handicrafts are jewelery, such as rings, brooches, necklaces and bracelets.
Location
Đulagina 2
Đulagina
Tour starts at 13:00 pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Martin_d
Oct 3, 2023
great activity - i spend a great time with Sulej (the teacher) he showed me different technics of coppersmith and at the end i created my own personnal ring. He's extremely friendly and a good teacher.
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388valinac
Jul 20, 2023
Fun workshop & unique presents made by the local artist and me - It was awesome to experiene this local craft. I had so much fun doing it and Suleymen was a positive teacher. He helped both with the design and the technique. Circles might not be the smartest option for a first time but hey where is the fun when not challenge yourself and see what comes out :-) It pleasently surprised me. Afterwards when I was looking around and thinking about what to buy as gifts he came with the idea to design my own copper coffee cup holders (oi I forgot how it is called). So we came up with two designs and as a result I have unique presents for home made by a local artist. Absolutely recommended to do this!
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Jjjemima19
Jul 10, 2023
A must do in Sarajevo!!! - This experience my partner and I did was amazing! I highly recommend doing this tour and craft, it’s something unique I wouldn’t be able to do back home. Sulejmen was super helpful, experienced and lovely we had a great time with his guidance and learnt a lot more about the Bosnian art, architecture and unique things about Bosnia and Herzegovina!
This is a must do in Bosnia and Herzegovina!!!
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Sandra_s
Jun 24, 2023
Don’t miss doing this! - The artisan is patient and is bringing 21st century design to an old craft. He provides numerous designs and ideas that can be accomplished easily in time provided. Tour company gives a brief but informative tour of art and architecture before workshop. He has inspired me to build skill in this craft when I return home. My art piece is a great memory of trip and experience in his workshop.
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Yiwenand
Apr 18, 2022
Informative and fun experience! - I and two other exchange students here in Sarajevo came across this workshop and learned a lot about the traditional artisans. We spent about 3 hours with our skilled teacher, Suleymen, learning how to make a souvenir of our choice. He was very entertaining and figured out ways for all of us to realize our design ideas. The earrings I made will be very dear memories of my time in Sarajevo, and hopefully I can bring my mother to try the workshop as well when she makes it here.
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B
Apr 29, 2019
Fun day in Sarajevo - Learning about how crafts were made in the old days is interesting but actually learning how to do it is even better. Highly recommend this tour.
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