The decoration of the whip comes from Slovakia's Gemer and Hont regions. Inlaying of three materials was used to decorate the whip's handle: pewter, black cow's horn and deer antler. The loose tin rings on the handle were cast and turned directly on it. The whip has a leather braided core wrapped in eight strands.

Length 30 cm
Length 270 cm

This hair comb was inspired by the tradition of wearing combs in the region of Horná Orava in central Slovakia. It is also based on traditional folk embroidery. Plant folk patterns were transferred into metal through metalworking techniques. The plastic inlay technique is complemented by engraved and embossed decoration.

Width 10 cm
Length 10 cm

This stylized alpaca and copper brooch is based on folk jewellery from the Slovak village of Kokava nad Rimavicou. The snake depicted on the brooch is a protective symbol that often appeared in Slovak Wallachian culture. Engraving and embossing decorative techniques were used to achieve the adornments.

Width 9 cm
Height 3.8 cm

Stylized shepherd's knife from the Slovak Carpathians. The decoration of the knife is based on traditional folk ornaments. Traditional pewter inlay technique is used on the knife's handle, combined with bone inlay. The knife blade is made of 300-layer carbon damask with a very fine pattern.

Length 12 cm

This replica of a traditional men's hat from the Podpoľanie region composes of alpaca chains. The traditional decoration of the hat consists of four metal decorative plates called “columns” and 14 rows of hand-knitted wire chains between them. This type of hat was worn in a rural setting in the Podpoľanie region in the 19th and 20th centuries.