Piece by piece - A tradition that lasts
Mustrica is a unique gallery in the heart of Kotor, a place where the heritage of Boka and contemporary artistic expression meet. A special place in our offer is occupied by Dobrota lace - a precious symbol of local tradition, handmade with care and skill passed down through the generations.
Along with it, in our gallery you can also discover batik lace, crocheted lace, as well as various works of art: oil on canvas, drawings, graphics, mosaics and watercolors. All works are unique, carefully crafted and bear the personal stamp of the artist and craftsman.
Mustrica doo is not just a gallery - it is a meeting place for art, tradition and lovers of the beautiful. We invite you to discover the richness of handwork and the inspiration that lasts.
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Check out our collection of ready-made, hand-crafted Dobrota lace and other artisan products, ready for purchase.
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Order a unique product according to your wishes and design. Fill out the form and our artisans will create a piece just for you.
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The skill of making Dobrota lace is a protected intangible cultural asset of Montenegro. Dobrota lace was named after the settlement of Dobrota and is a local version of Italian lace, and differs from it in its characteristic motifs, which are mostly geometric and in a more solid way of making. A needle, thread, thimble and scissors are used to make Dobrota lace. The materials used are linen or cotton canvas. Lace is made over paper that is fixed to a firmer base on which a motif is shaped with thread. It takes three to four hours of work to make one smallest simple motif.
The organization of workshops as well as the application of lace on useful objects spreads the awareness of the population about the existence and importance of this skill. This old and significant skill, as an intangible cultural asset of national importance, must be alive in order to maintain that status. By introducing the local population to the basics of the skill of making Dobrota lace, the preservation and life of this important intangible cultural asset continues.
