Here's an interesting piece on the traditional Slovak method of retting flax at home:
The village of Domace Karanje Klinki has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. The name "Klinki" is believed to have originated from the German word "Klinke," meaning "small door" or "gate." The village was first mentioned in written records in the 14th century, and over the centuries, it has developed into a thriving community with a strong sense of tradition and culture. domace karanje klinki
Karanže klinki, alebo tiež známé ako karanže alebo gule, sú malé, zvyčajne drevené alebo kovové, útvary s otvormi, ktoré sa používajú na prevlekanie nití alebo drôtov. Tieto nástroje majú dlhú históriu a pôvodne sa používali na výrobu rôznych textílií, či už odevov alebo úžitkových predmetov. Here's an interesting piece on the traditional Slovak