Location: Velké
Losiny, Central Moravia
One
of the oldest manufactures for paper production in Europe was founded
in Velké Losiny in the mid 90’s of the 16th century by John the
younger of Žerotín – first mentioned in the year 1596. Nowadays
Classicist appearance with typical mansard shingle roof was obtained
in the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries.
The handmade
paper factory has still made the paper by the traditional process
from cotton and flax. Thanks to its high quality and century-long
durability it is mainly used by artists, by firms for their
bibliophiles, and also for bookmaking and restoration practice.
Handmade paper and the current exclusive product range from these
papers have won a standing position and permanent popularity among
those who love traditional Czech handmade products. The second,
additional visit tour was opened for the season 2007 offering
untraditional view of the technical background of paper mill in Velké
Losiny.
Paper Museum
was founded in the year 1987, it is only one paper museum in the
Czech Republic, and is opened for the public all the year. Also
Museum gallery and stylish restaurant Losín were opened after the
entire premises have undergone several stages of costly repairs in
the years 1996-2006. The
unique premises of this important technical monument with a history
of more than four centuries of continuous traditional production of
handmade paper have no match in Central Europe. It was declared
National Cultural Monument by the Czech Government in 2002 and is
listed in UNESCO tentative World Heritage list. www.rucnipapirna.cz,
www.papermuseum.eu
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