On Tuesdays in 2026, the Sóstó Museum Village (Sóstói Múzeumfalu) in Nyíregyháza opens the Beszterec homestead for hands-on weaving sessions where everyone takes home their own “masterpiece.” Venue: 4431 Nyíregyháza, Skanzen Street (Skanzen utca) 8.
Heritage Skills, Modern Hands
Weaving was a traditional women’s craft in rural life. After factory-made textiles spread, people still wove rag blankets from worn-out clothes, turning bright fabric strips into sturdy covers. These blankets draped oven ledges and benches and doubled as stall bedding, covers, or sheets. Here, learners dive into the basics by creating a small rag rug—an approachable first step with a rhythmic, meditative appeal and a tangible result to keep.
When to Go
Upcoming Tuesday dates in Nyíregyháza include 2026.04.28, 2026.05.05, 2026.05.12, 2026.05.19, and 2026.05.26, with more dates to come. In total, 33 sessions are listed, giving you plenty of chances to snag a spot and try your hand at the loom.
Where Tradition Lives
Set along the open-air museum’s village streets, the workshop channels everyday ingenuity—recycling textiles into something useful and beautiful. Come for the history, stay for the weaving, and leave with a rug that tells a story.
