Main topic of this work is blueprinting. Short history of textile crafts and industry in Slovenia and in Škofja Loka area is also presented. After the summary of a wide range of textile crafts known in Škofja Loka area, I focus on linen production, fabric dying and blueprinting. The chapter about linen production contains descriptions of flax as a crop, history of linen production in Škofja loka area and linen production process. Following chapters describe fabric dying and blueprinting. They contain the history of textile dying and bluprinting, textile dying and printing process and presentation of dying workshops, which operated in Škofja Loka area from the beginning of 19th century to the 1930s. Finally the continuing practice of reverse textile printing in the town of Bad Leonfelden, Austria, and revival of linen production and dying in Škofja loka area through the ethnological event Dan teric (Day of flax dressers) and craftsmen operating in this area is presented.
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