Muzej pletilja u Sirogojnu

Museum of Knitters in Sirogojno - the most important information

The museum dedicated to the diligent hands of women from Zlatibor is located in Sirogojno and is widely known for its exhibits. This museum is anything but ordinary because it shows the work of knitters whose knitted pieces of clothing have reached the top of the fashion industry.

History of the museum
The museum was opened in 2008 as part of the knitters from Zlatibor, and since then it has served as an exhibition space for their unique works with wool. The group of women who started nurturing traditional clothing at the beginning had only twenty participants, but quickly that number increased to almost 2000. The first exhibition of their handicrafts opened in 1962, and since then the popularity of these unique products has been growing.

Significance of the museum
The handwork of knitters from Sirogojno is highly valued in the world of fashion. Their creativity and dedication soon attracted the attention of fashion lovers and designers, so knitted sweaters, jackets, scarves, and outfits soon began to be worn by models at fashion shows around the world, from European countries to Japan. This clothing made of natural material has won the hearts of many celebrities who still adore walking in the most unique pieces.

Museum exhibition
The most valuable thing that the museum preserves and develops is the tradition of knitting and weaving, which has shown that it can match the most modern trends. The uniques you can see here never go out of fashion. In addition to materials and garments, the museum diligently collects and documents the development of knitting practices and events from the world of fashion. In the museum premises are exhibited:

Unique clothing items - you can see the best designs made of Icelandic wool, which have traveled the world and proved to be of exceptional quality.
Letters and photos of celebrities - among those who did not resist the handicrafts from Zlatibor are Jovanka Broz, Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan, Liv Ullman.
Collection of awards - which Zlatibor knitters won in Serbia and abroad. The most prestigious award - the AMMA Cup for its contribution to Europe's high fashion - was given to them by the Italian Association of Designers.
Collection of fashion magazines - Bazar, Nada, Janna from Slovenia, Svijet and Arena from Croatia.

When you visit the museum, it will be clear to you why this authentic work attracts so much attention. The quality and finesse of these handicrafts are still recognized by many, so 18 knitted exhibits from Zlatibor have been chosen to be part of the collection of the famous French designer Pierre Cardin.

How to get to the museum
The Museum of Knitters is located in Sirogojno, and you can reach it from several directions.

By car
- From the direction of Zlatibor: from Zlatibor through Rudina, Sirogojno can be reached in about 30 minutes.
- From the direction of Uzice: via the road that leads through Rozanstvo and next to Stopica cave. The museum is about a 40-minute drive away.

Working hours
You can visit the Museum of Knitters in Sirogojno every day.

In summer: from 9 am to 7 pm
In winter: from 9 am to 5 pm

Additional information
Zlatibor knitters' products are available to everyone who wants quality and unique pieces of clothing. You can buy a sweater, hat, scarf or jacket in several places: