2007Ethnological Treasure - Hemp and Spindle - First Day Cover

Contemporary way of life erases many old skills and knowledge, we forget things and tools which were, not far ago, a component part of life. Among them, hemp with spindle takes a special place, one of the main subjects of our folk art, whose beauty of creation even today arouses attention. Cutting, design and carving wood has been known since ancient times and represents one of the most widespread aspects of arts expression.