Summer vacation at the Wereldmuseum Leiden

Kolrosing is a technique used by the Sámi to decorate wooden objects. This summer at Wereldmuseum, you’ll learn more about this technique and carve your own patterns into wood. The Sámi are an indigenous people who often live above the Arctic Circle, in parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Their culture has a rich tradition of craftsmanship, of which Kolrosing is a remarkable example. Patterns are carved into wood and then filled in with natural pigments, such as charcoal, so that the lines become clearly visible. Come join us and start carving!  

The Papua Dice Game takes you on a journey through our newest exhibition about the world of Papua. Turn your museum visit into a carefree experience. Children will play with a dice, cards, and clear instructions that guide them step by step through the exhibition. They’ll receive their own mission and be challenged to explore, draw, compare, and ask questions.  

Make your own fukinagashi in the atelier this July. The fukinagashi is a wind bag that symbolizes your wishes for creativity and craftsmanship in the coming year. It’s a decoration associated with the Japanese Tanabata Festival, a huge celebration also known as the Star Festival. During Tanabata, love is celebrated, and people believe that dreams can come true. Which wish do you hope will come true? 

Make bracelets for Raksha Bandhan in August. Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu holiday that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. According to tradition, brothers and sisters give each other a piece of jewelry or a protective cord, called a rakhi. Who do you have a special bond with, and who will you give this bracelet to?