When we think of the miners of Idrija, we first think of the pride they took in their working-class status, yet in their life patterns we can see influences from both worlds, from the urban (industrial) and the countryside (rural) life. In uta, the old woodshed, and the attic of the Giser House, a wealth of tools has been preserved that were indispensable in the past for the creation and preservation of the cultural landscape of Idrija.
The famous mining hammer, the šlenger, attracts a lot of attention. The tool is interesting mainly because of its curved handle, which enabled a special technique to be used to mine cinnabar ore.
Helmet
The miner’s helmet dates in the last period of the Idrija mine and represents progress in the development of occupational safety.
steel bottle
The steel container used to transport mercury was an indispensable part of the storage and further trade of this liquid metal. A full bottle weighed over 34 kg!
Boot jack
A boot jack was an indispensable part of every home. It is a tool that helped remove boots.
House model
The model of the house was used as a decoration, and individual elements of traditional Idrija architecture can be identified, such as the high façade, symmetrically placed windows and gank.