Stapar (Serbian Cyrillic: Стапар) is a village in Serbia. It is situated in the Sombor municipality, in the West Bačka District, Vojvodina province. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 3,720 people (2002 census).
First large colonization of Germans into Bačka started in 1748. Inhabitants of the villages of Bokčenovići (or Bokčenovac) and Vranješevo, which were located near the town of Apatin, opposed the colonization plans of the Austrian government so they organized themselves under the leadership of Tanasko Lazić, a participant in the War of the Austrian Succession. They began attacking the ships on the Danube, especially Hungarian ones which were transporting German settlers. Called the "Pirates of the Danube", the villagers were ransacking and looting the ships and settlers on such a scale, that it was noted how "not one ship could sail down the Danube and not to be attacked". After several incidents ended with the killing of the attacked colonists, the imperial court in Vienna decided to put an end on piracy.[1]
Following the order of Austrian empress Maria Theresa, they were evicted from their settlements and originally resettled in the puszta of Prigrevica-Sentivan. In 1752 they were settled on the location of modern Stapar. In time, their original villages, Bokčenovići and Vranješevo, ceased to exist.[1] The population was resettled only by the third order. Due to his war reputation, Lazić gained the audience of the Empress twice and was successful in appealing orders. After pressure from the Hungarians, whose shipping on the Danube was suffering economic losses due to these attacks and their plans for establishment of Apatin as a port on the Danube with a predominantly German population, no further appeals were granted. Eleven years later, 73 families from Prigrevica settled in Stapar as well.
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Local myth states that the original name of the village was Stopar, because there were hundred couples of families (Serbian sto pari), which originally settled in the village.[1]
Stapar is known for its weaving craft colony which makes famous rugs, or kilims. The colony is regularly visited by the ambassadors and foreign dignitaries. The Government of the Republic of Serbia, the Government of Vojvodina and the National Assembly of Serbia included Stapar kilims into their gift list protocols, as they are considered the "most autochthonous kilims of the northern Serbia". One was given to the Charles, Prince of Wales. There is a permanent exhibition of rugs with the oldest exhibits being over a century old. The colony organized an "Ethno-net" which gathers female weavers from all over the rural areas of Serbia, which are then perfecting their skills in weaving, embroidery, goldwork, etc.[1]
The rug making originated in the 18th century.[2] The Stapar kilims in the late 19th and early 20th century were transported and sold throughout Austro-Hungary, including Vienna and Budapest. They are woven in basic white or beige, occasionally in green color. The rugs were a required part of the dowry. They were mostly used as bed covers and showed the status and wealth of the family. The rug weaving originated and developed as the home craft and in the 19th century grew into the most representative section of the textile craft and home industry in Vojvodina.[1]
Unlike the more famous Pirot carpet from south Serbia, the domineering motifs on the Stapar carpets (Staparac) are roses, they are vowed on the horizontal loom and have no fringes. They are made from the mix of wool and hemp. In the late 20th century, the craft started to die out, but was rejuvenated in 2014.[2]
^ abcdefAleksandar Apostolovski (4 October 2018). "Potomci gusara tkaju staparske ćilime" [Descendants of the pirates are weaving Stapar rugs]. Politika (in Serbian). p. 08.
^ abMina Ćurčić (11 October 2020). Руже из Стапара [Roses from Stapar]. Politika-Magazin, No. 1202 (in Serbian). p. 24.
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Slobodan Ćurčić, Broj stanovnika Vojvodine, Novi Sad, 1996.
Branislav Ćurčić, Stapar i njegova istorija, Sombor 1913.
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Stapar Serbian Cyrillic Stapar is a village in Serbia It is situated in the Sombor municipality in the West Backa District Vojvodina province The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 3 720 people 2002 census Stapar Stapar Serbian Village Selo The main street and the Orthodox church StaparShow map of VojvodinaStaparShow map of SerbiaStaparShow map of EuropeCoordinates 45 39 41 N 19 12 18 E 45 66139 N 19 20500 E 45 66139 19 20500Country SerbiaProvince VojvodinaRegionBackaDistrictWest BackaMunicipalitySomborPopulation 2002 Total3 720Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Sombor Kljajicevo Conoplja Svetozar Miletic Telecka Backi Monostor Bezdan Kolut Backi Breg Gakovo Krusevlje Stanisic Aleksa Santic Rastina Riđica Stapar Doroslovo Municipality of Sombor Contents 1 History 2 Name 3 Historical population 4 Characteristics 5 Economy 6 See also 7 References 8 Sources 9 External linksHistory editFirst large colonization of Germans into Backa started in 1748 Inhabitants of the villages of Bokcenovici or Bokcenovac and Vranjesevo which were located near the town of Apatin opposed the colonization plans of the Austrian government so they organized themselves under the leadership of Tanasko Lazic a participant in the War of the Austrian Succession They began attacking the ships on the Danube especially Hungarian ones which were transporting German settlers Called the Pirates of the Danube the villagers were ransacking and looting the ships and settlers on such a scale that it was noted how not one ship could sail down the Danube and not to be attacked After several incidents ended with the killing of the attacked colonists the imperial court in Vienna decided to put an end on piracy 1 Following the order of Austrian empress Maria Theresa they were evicted from their settlements and originally resettled in the puszta of Prigrevica Sentivan In 1752 they were settled on the location of modern Stapar In time their original villages Bokcenovici and Vranjesevo ceased to exist 1 The population was resettled only by the third order Due to his war reputation Lazic gained the audience of the Empress twice and was successful in appealing orders After pressure from the Hungarians whose shipping on the Danube was suffering economic losses due to these attacks and their plans for establishment of Apatin as a port on the Danube with a predominantly German population no further appeals were granted Eleven years later 73 families from Prigrevica settled in Stapar as well Name editLocal myth states that the original name of the village was Stopar because there were hundred couples of families Serbian sto pari which originally settled in the village 1 Historical population edit1961 4 582 1971 4 242 1981 3 988 1991 3 795Characteristics editThe village has a Serbian Orthodox church dedicated to the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Its iconostasis was painted by Jakov Orfelin in the late 18th century The church was declared a cultural monument and placed under the state protection 1 Economy editStapar is known for its weaving craft colony which makes famous rugs or kilims The colony is regularly visited by the ambassadors and foreign dignitaries The Government of the Republic of Serbia the Government of Vojvodina and the National Assembly of Serbia included Stapar kilims into their gift list protocols as they are considered the most autochthonous kilims of the northern Serbia One was given to the Charles Prince of Wales There is a permanent exhibition of rugs with the oldest exhibits being over a century old The colony organized an Ethno net which gathers female weavers from all over the rural areas of Serbia which are then perfecting their skills in weaving embroidery goldwork etc 1 The rug making originated in the 18th century 2 The Stapar kilims in the late 19th and early 20th century were transported and sold throughout Austro Hungary including Vienna and Budapest They are woven in basic white or beige occasionally in green color The rugs were a required part of the dowry They were mostly used as bed covers and showed the status and wealth of the family The rug weaving originated and developed as the home craft and in the 19th century grew into the most representative section of the textile craft and home industry in Vojvodina 1 Unlike the more famous Pirot carpet from south Serbia the domineering motifs on the Stapar carpets Staparac are roses they are vowed on the horizontal loom and have no fringes They are made from the mix of wool and hemp In the late 20th century the craft started to die out but was rejuvenated in 2014 2 See also editList of places in Serbia List of cities towns and villages in VojvodinaReferences edit a b c d e f Aleksandar Apostolovski 4 October 2018 Potomci gusara tkaju staparske cilime Descendants of the pirates are weaving Stapar rugs Politika in Serbian p 08 a b Mina Curcic 11 October 2020 Ruzhe iz Stapara Roses from Stapar Politika Magazin No 1202 in Serbian p 24 Sources editSlobodan Curcic Broj stanovnika Vojvodine Novi Sad 1996 Branislav Curcic Stapar i njegova istorija Sombor 1913 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Stapar Stapar 45 39 41 N 19 12 18 E 45 66139 N 19 20500 E 45 66139 19 20500 nbsp This West Backa District Vojvodina location article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Stapar amp oldid 1062343871, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
