Photos: P e z i, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Heru Mornie, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo credits
Photos: P e z i, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Heru Mornie, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Benedictine lace, made from agave
Your local guide
Petra Ivanišević
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Highlights
- Lace made from agave leaf fibre
- A craft recognised by UNESCO
- Fine, pale thread explained up close
- A convent's tradition, generations old
- A quiet, specific craft session
About this tour
This session looks at the Benedictine convent in Hvar's old town, where the nuns still make lace from agave leaf fibre, a craft recognised by UNESCO. You see the convent's plain exterior first, then finished pieces of the lace itself, with the fine, pale thread drawn from the plant explained up close. It is a quiet, specific craft rarely covered elsewhere.
We start outside with a sound check, then move to view the lace for the second stop, keeping the tone quiet given the setting. Questions are welcome throughout, and a short written note follows the call.
It suits visitors with a specific interest in craft or textile history. It also suits anyone looking for a calmer session between busier outdoor stops.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Hvar before heading out.
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The convent exterior 15 min
The camera looks at the plain front of the Benedictine convent, and I explain the tradition of lace-making the nuns have kept for generations.
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The lace itself 15 min
Inside, I hold the camera steady on finished pieces of agave lace, and I point out the fine, pale thread drawn from the plant's leaves.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Hvar: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Hvar lavender honey and Podstine, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Zagreb time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Hvar, showing you The convent exterior and The lace itself live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. Filming inside the convent stays brief and quiet, respecting the sisters' routine.
Times shown in Zagreb time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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