BABYWEARING THROUGHOUT HISTORY AND ACROSS CULTURES
HISTORICAL AND ETHNOGRAPHIC COLLECTION OF BABY CARRIERS
Embark on a journey through our interactive collection and experience baby carriers from various historical periods and distant lands! Step into the shoes of Inuit, Hmong, or Swabian women by securing a lifelike, realistically weighted practice doll. Don't worry; we'll guide you through the process.
WHAT CAN BE FOUND IN OUR COLLECTION?
- Explore various items that have been used as baby carriers since the early 20th century in Hungary: from unique shawls and baskets to Soft Structured Carriers dating back to the 1970s.
- Discover carriers used in different regions of the world throughout history and still in use today, ranging from the Inuit amauti to the African khanga and the Indonesian selendang.
- Trace the early endeavors of major carrier brands that have evolved into the products available today.
- In addition to carriers, immerse yourself in various intriguing depictions showcasing how baby carrying intertwines with our everyday culture: from LEGO figures with baby carriers to book illustrations and captivating brochures.
- Complementing our collection is the ethnographic and cultural anthropological assortment from the Hordozóház library, focusing on baby carrying and childcare. You can access the library's complete catalog and borrowing terms and conditions here.
VISIT THE COLLECTION INDIVIDUALLY OR WITH A GUIDE
Location: Hordozóház, Budapest.
Our guided tour offers an hour-long, interactive experience that allows you to handle and try out everything, providing a genuine carrying experience with the assistance of expert guides and specially developed practice dolls.
To schedule your visit, don't hesitate to get in touch with the founder and curator of the collection, Vera Szabó, via phone at +36209319854 or email at vera@hordozo.hu.
Fees for interactive guided tour:
HUF 9800/person for 1-2 visitors
HUF 6800/person from a group of 3 visitors
HUF 4500/person from a group of 10 visitors
The collection is a cultural asset of public interest, Collection registration ID: 300350