At the breakout and during the Second World War there used to be one of the first country schools. The other house is 100 yeras old and adapted for the needs of country tourism into three – room suite with the elements of ethno style. The house in which there used to be a school is expected to be a museum. It consists of the two chambers – one is set as ethno room and represents a part of permanent exhibition,and the other with showcases is planned for various thematic exhibitions.

There are a few more economic objects in the yard ( dairy, shed, farm… a few newly built summer – cottages,a little summer stage and one log – cabin in which you can buy souveniers ) and a 12 metres deep water well with cold water…

INTERNATIONAL FINE ART COLONY OF CERAMICS ” ZLAKUSA “

The international colony of art ceramics Zlakusa - Užice is an autor’s project of Sofija Bunardžić, a painter and craftsman in ceramics from the town of Užice. What makes this project special is the fact that craftsmen have the possibility to do research with still not enough studied processing, a technique called ” Zlakusa ” or ” Sofija – Zlakusa” .

The specifics of this colony could be observed through the construction of fine links between, on the one hand, traditional pottery which is unique after its material and applied working methods and baking of ceramics at the open fire.

On the other hand, this includes modern trends in art ceramics. In the same way, as once it was manufactured ( from prehistoric until the present ), modern artists produce works in this colony  ( potter’ s wheel ) .

The artists participate if invited by the organization or as the artist exchange from other comprehensive arts gatherings with which Association ” Zlakusa Pottery “ Užice makes this kind of cooperation. There is also possibility that artist themselves pay the participation fee. Lodging, food and work are carried out in the households of Zlakusa village, which are still practicing this kid of craft, or in the city of Užice.

The success and the well known title of Zlakusa acknowledges ” Zlakusa Pottery “ as a valuable contribution to modern pottery, as well as a cultural step forward for us. Genuine, as it is based in our national heritage, marks its authenticity, its need that crafts should be preserved through times, but also that they should be enriched by new visions of the people who are gifted to notice beauty and value.