Ciasa dai fornés
Museum | Forni Di Sopra | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Italy
The "Museo Ciasa dai Fornés" in Forni di Sopra is a unique museum that sheds light on the rural history and traditions of the Carnia region in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The exhibitions are housed in a former farmhouse named "Ciasa dai Fornés", showcasing a collection that illustrates the importance of agricultural and artisanal activities in the region.
The museum focuses particularly on textile production and agriculture, which were the main sources of livelihood for the local population until World War I. The exhibition, titled "Il filo dei ricordi" (The Thread of Memories), depicts the lives of people engaged in fabric processing and agriculture in the region. Visitors get an insight into the work of "Cràmars" and "Tesseri", who supplemented agricultural activities with textile production during the winter months at that time.
The museum's collection includes tools and materials from before World War I, such as looms, fabric processing devices, and agricultural equipment. It vividly portrays life in the mountain villages and showcases the close connection between agriculture and craftsmanship in the Carnia region. It offers visitors a valuable opportunity to learn more about the traditions and daily life of people at that time.
