Nestled in the picturesque village of Fagagna, the “Cjase Coc\u00e8l” Museum of Peasant Life offers a fascinating journey back in time, revealing a glimpse of rural life in Friuli. Housed in an old farmhouse\u2014parts of which date back to the 17th century\u2014the museum takes its name from the last owner’s nickname, thereby preserving a tangible link to the area’s roots.
\nThe museum opened in the late 1980s, thanks to the initiative of the local municipal administration and the generosity of Fagagna\u2019s residents, who donated many of the exhibited items. Its primary goal is to preserve and showcase the historical memory of daily life and farming work in Friuli, chronicling an era that spans from the late 19th century to the 1950s\u2014just before the sweeping changes of the 1960s radically transformed rural society.
\nStepping across the threshold of Cjase Coc\u00e8l means immersing oneself in the peasant life of yesteryear. Carefully reconstructed rooms allow visitors to explore the typical spaces of a Friulian farmhouse:
\n\u2022 Kitchen: the heart of the home, featuring the large hearth around which family life revolved.
\n\u2022 Pantry and Cellar: where food and agricultural produce were stored.
\n\u2022 Bedroom: simple and functional, furnished with period pieces.
\n\u2022 Granary, Stable, and Bread Oven: testaments to agricultural life and food self-sufficiency.
\nThe museum goes beyond domestic life, offering a fascinating look at Friuli\u2019s traditional trades. In various areas, local artisans use period tools to demonstrate ancient skills and craftsmanship, such as:
\n\u2022 Basket Weaver and Blacksmith: masters of wicker weaving and ironworking. \u2022 The Miller and the Knife Grinder: key figures in the farming community.
\n\u2022 The Wool Spinner and the Lacemaker: guardians of ancient textile techniques, including the art of Fagagna bobbin lace.
\nThe museum\u2019s exhibits are enriched by sections dedicated to various aspects of rural life:
\n\u2022 Clothing and Weaving: featuring an antique loom and period garments.
\n\u2022 Threshing Yard, Mill, Forge, Tavern, and Dairy: all recreated with working machinery for an interactive and engaging experience.
\n\u2022 Schoolroom, Wheelwright\u2019s Workshop, and Bee Museum: further examples of community life and the rural economy. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8448,"template":"","tipo_luogo_sd":[365],"zona_sd":[269],"class_list":["post-8449","sd-luogo","type-sd-luogo","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tipo_luogo_sd-museums","zona_sd-outsidecity"],"yoast_head":"\n